Hydatid disease is an endemic problem in some areas of the world. Common sites include liver and lungs. We report an unusual case of isolated primary Hydatid cyst of small gut mesentery. Characteristics of this uncommon location, mechanism, diagnostic difficulties, and treatment are discussed.Pan African Medical Journal 2012; 13:1

AlKandry, Siffedine

Attoulou, Gilles

Chabni, Ali

Ehirchiou, Abdelkader

Najih, Mohammed

Yakka, Mbarek

Yamoul, Rajae

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