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Jamal Jafari Nodoushan1, Samad Zare2, Seyed Mostafa Tabatabaei3
1Department of Surgery, Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.
Urology Journal
|March 17, 2017
Summary
This case report details a rare isolated renal hydatid cyst in a 60-year-old male who consumed raw sheep liver. Treatment involved surgery and albendazole chemotherapy.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Hydatid cyst disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is rare in the kidneys, representing 2-4% of all renal hydatid cysts.
- Clinical presentation is often non-specific, leading to diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male presented with right flank pain.
- Imaging revealed a large (300x180 mm) abdominal cystic mass.
- A history of raw sheep liver consumption was noted.
Findings:
- The mass was diagnosed as an isolated renal hydatid cyst.
- The patient underwent open surgery and perioperative albendazole chemotherapy.
Implications:
- This case highlights an unusual presentation of hydatid cyst disease.
- Physicians must maintain awareness of diverse clinical manifestations and potential complications of renal hydatid cysts.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
