Case report: infected solitary renal cyst

Area of Science:

• Nephrology
• Urology
• Radiology

Background:

• Solitary renal cysts are common incidental findings.
• Infection of renal cysts is an infrequent complication.

Observation:

• A case of a solitary infected renal cyst is presented.
• Literature review up to 1978 identified only 21 reported cases, highlighting rarity.

Findings:

• Modern diagnostic imaging techniques, including arteriography, CT scanning, and echography, facilitate straightforward diagnosis.
• Surgical management involving cyst wall resection and drainage is presented as a viable therapeutic option.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of considering infected renal cysts in differential diagnoses.
• Minimally invasive surgical approaches like cyst drainage may offer better outcomes than nephrectomy for infected renal cysts.