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[Isolated retrovesical and retroperitoneal hydatid cysts. 5 case reports]
S Bennani1, M el Mrini, A Raji
1Service d'Urologie, CHU Averroès, Casablanca, Maroc.
Annales D'Urologie
|January 1, 1992
Summary
This study reviews rare retrovesical and retroperitoneal hydatid cysts. Partial cysto-pericystectomy via an extraperitoneal approach is the recommended treatment for these abdominal parasitic infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Parasitology
- Abdominal Imaging
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, typically occur in the liver and lungs.
- Isolated retrovesical and retroperitoneal locations are exceptionally rare, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
Observation:
- Five cases of isolated retrovesical and retroperitoneal hydatid cysts were analyzed.
- Abdominal or abdomino-pelvic mass represents the most common clinical presentation.
Findings:
- Ultrasonography and computed tomography are crucial diagnostic modalities for identifying these unusual hydatid cysts.
- Partial cysto-pericystectomy through an extraperitoneal approach is identified as the preferred surgical intervention.
Implications:
- Understanding the pathogenesis and clinical characteristics of these rare cysts is vital for timely diagnosis.
- The extraperitoneal surgical approach offers an effective treatment strategy for retroperitoneal and retrovesical hydatid disease.