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[Renal hydatid cyst in children: report of 6 cases]
A Amrani1, H Zerhouni, F F Benabdallah
1Service d'urologie pédiatrique, hôpital d'Enfants, centre hospitalier universitaire Ibn Sina, Rabat, Maroc. amabdel@hotmail.com
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Pediatric kidney echinococcosis, or hydatid cyst disease, is rare. This study details six pediatric cases, highlighting diagnosis and conservative surgical treatment for this cystic kidney lesion.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Parasitology
Context:
- Echinococcosis (hydatid cyst disease) is a parasitic infection caused by tapeworms.
- Renal echinococcosis is exceptionally rare in pediatric populations, accounting for only 2-4% of all hydatid disease cases.
- The condition presents as a cystic, space-occupying lesion within the kidney.
Purpose:
- To report on six pediatric cases of hydatid cyst of the kidney.
- To discuss the diagnostic approaches and treatment modalities for pediatric renal echinococcosis.
- To emphasize the rarity and clinical presentation of this condition in children.
Summary:
- Six pediatric cases of renal echinococcosis were analyzed.
- Patients presented with cystic, space-occupying kidney lesions; three had concurrent involvement of the lung, liver, or brain.
- Ultrasonography is a key diagnostic tool, and conservative surgical excision remains the primary treatment, though significant morbidity is possible.
Impact:
- This case series contributes to understanding the rare occurrence of hydatid cyst disease in the pediatric kidney.
- It underscores the importance of considering parasitic infections in pediatric cystic kidney lesions.
- The findings highlight the need for careful surgical planning and management to minimize morbidity in affected children.
Abstract:
Echinococcosis or hydatid cyst disease of the kidney is extremely rare in children and constitutes only 2-4% of all cases of hydatid disease. We present six pediatric case of hydatid cyst of the kidney. The presentation is a cystic space occupying lesion of the kidney. Three patients have another involvement (lung, liver, and brain). Several diagnostic methods are available, ultrasonography may be sufficient. Surgical conservative treatment is still necessary, range from excision of the cyst. Significant surgical morbidity can be expected.