Revision hip replacement for recurrent Hydatid disease of the pelvis: A case report and review of the literature

Abstract

A case of a large recurrent hydatid cyst involving the right ilium and right hip treated with excision of the cyst, Total hip replacement and revision of the acetabular component with a Tripolar articulation for cyst recurrence and acetabular component loosening is presented along with a review of the relevant literature. To our knowledge there is no reported case of Total Hip replacement and revision for hydatid disease involving the bony pelvis. © 2010 Neelapala et al; licensee BioMed Central Ltd.