Primary pelvic hydatid cyst: A rare case presenting with obstructive uropathy
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.09.044
Primary pelvic hydatid cyst: A rare case presenting with obstructive uropathy
Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid disease is caused by infection with larva of the cestode echinococcus. Humans are accidental intermediate hosts. Primary pelvic hydatid cyst is a rare entity.
Presentation of case: This is a case report of a 50 year old gentleman who presented to us as a case of suprapubic swelling and difficulty in micturition. General physical examination and radiological evaluation confirmed a multiloculated pelvic swelling. Patient was subjected to laparotomy which confirmed the diagnosis of a primary pelvic hydatid disease.
Discussion: Surgery is the optimal treatment of the pelvic hydatid disease. Radical resectional procedure or en bloc resection that removes the entire pericyst is the surgical technique of choice.
Conclusion: Familiarity with atypical manifestations of hydatid disease may be helpful in making a prompt and accurate diagnosis. Surgery is the treatment of choice.
Keywords: Albendazole; Case report; Echinococcus; Hydatid; Hydronephrosis; Pelvic.
Copyright © 2018. Published by Elsevier Ltd.
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