Nephrectomy for benign disease? A case of isolated renal echinococcosis

Int J Urol. 2006 Feb;13(2):174-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1442-2042.2006.01254.x.

Abstract

Cystic hydatid disease may be found in virtually any organ, although involvement of the urinary tract is relatively uncommon. We report a case of isolated renal hydatid disease presenting with hydatiduria. A short review of the literature regarding diagnosis and management of renal echinococcosis is also presented.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Echinococcosis / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Kidney Diseases / parasitology*
  • Kidney Diseases / surgery*
  • Male
  • Nephrectomy*