Isolated renal hydatidosis: experience with 20 cases.

Gogus Ç. M., Safak M., Baltaci S., Turkolmez K.

The Journal of urology, vol.169, no.1, pp.186-9, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 169 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)64064-5
  • Journal Name: The Journal of urology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.186-9
  • Keywords: kidney, echinococcosis, back pain, infection, URINARY-TRACT, DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, ECHINOCOCCAL DISEASE, KIDNEY, MANAGEMENT, CYST
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: Cystic hydatidosis is an endemic disease caused by the larval form of Echinococcus granulosus. It is mostly evident in the liver and lungs, and renal hydatidosis is uncommon. Renal hydatidosis is usually associated with other organ involvement and isolated disease is extremely rare. We present our experience with isolated renal hydatidosis in 20 patients.