Laparoscopic excision of prostatic hydatid cyst: case report and review of literature.
It is rare for hydatid disease to be encountered primarily in the urogenital system or retroperitoneum. Moreover, prostatic involvement is extremely rare. We present a case report of prostatic hydatid cyst that was treated with laparoscopic excision. We reviewed diagnosis and management of hydatid disease of the urogenital tract.
El-Kappany
Hamdy A
HA
Urology and Nephrology Center, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt.
El-Nahas
Ahmed R
AR
El-Nahas
Hala A
HA
D000328:Adult; D001707:Biopsy, Needle; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D011469:Prostatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery*; D035583:Rare Diseases; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome