Isolated renal hydatid disease causing ureteropelvic junction obstruction and massive destruction of kidney parenchyma.
Isolated hydatid disease of the kidney is a rare condition that can be challenging to diagnose. We describe a case in which isolated renal hydatid disease obstructed the ureteropelvic junction, resulting in hydronephrosis and complete destruction of the renal parenchyma.
Yaycioglu
Ozgur
O
Department of Urology, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Adana, Turkey. yaycioglu@yahoo.com
Ulusan
Serife
S
Gul
Umit
U
Guvel
Sezgin
S
D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D006869:Hydronephrosis / Q000209:etiology*; D007674:Kidney Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000469:parasitology*; D007682:Kidney Pelvis; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014517:Ureteral Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*