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Amoebic renal cyst: a case report.

Anuradha Sharma1, U K Chandel, M L Gupta

  • 1Department of Microbiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India. dr_anu@yahoo.co.in

The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases : an Official Publication of the Brazilian Society of Infectious Diseases
|October 15, 2005
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This study presents a rare case of an amoebic renal cyst caused by Entamoeba histolytica in an elderly patient. The successful treatment involved metronidazole and drainage, offering a favorable outcome.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

Background:

  • Entamoeba histolytica is a protozoan parasite known to cause amoebiasis.
  • While amoebiasis can affect various organs, renal involvement is exceptionally rare.
  • Literature review reveals only one previously reported case of amoebic renal cyst.

Observation:

  • A 78-year-old patient presented with symptoms suggestive of renal involvement.
  • Diagnostic investigations confirmed the presence of an amoebic renal cyst.
  • The patient's age and the rarity of the condition were notable factors.

Findings:

  • The patient was diagnosed with a renal cyst attributed to Entamoeba histolytica infection.
  • Treatment with metronidazole, an effective antiprotozoal agent, was initiated.

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  • Therapeutic drainage of the cyst was performed as part of the management strategy.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of Entamoeba histolytica infections.
    • Successful management with metronidazole and drainage suggests a viable treatment protocol for amoebic renal cysts.
    • Further research may be warranted to understand the pathogenesis and epidemiology of renal amoebiasis.