[Renal cyst hydatid].

Area of Science:

• Parasitology
• Urology
• Infectious Diseases

Background:

• Hydatid cyst disease is caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
• It is transmitted orally and affects internal organs.
• Renal involvement is rare, occurring in only 2% of cases.

Observation:

• Two cases of renal hydatid cyst are presented.
• The condition was not suspected pre-diagnosis in either patient.
• Initial suspicion was malignancy, leading to specific treatment approaches.

Findings:

• Pathological diagnosis confirmed hydatid cyst in both patients.
• Treatment plans were adjusted post-diagnosis.
• Renal hydatid disease requires consideration in differential diagnoses.

Implications:

• This study emphasizes the need to include renal hydatid disease in the differential diagnosis of renal cysts.
• Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management.
• Awareness is particularly important in endemic areas like Turkey.