Isolated Renal Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case

Abstract

Hydatid disease is a parasitic infection caused by a cestode from the Taeniidae family, by Echinococcus multilocularis or Echinococcus granulosus , predominantly occurring in the lungs and liver. Although the kidney can be involved in hydatid cysts, isolated kidney hydatidosis is very rare. Most cases present with non-specific complaints or remain asymptomatic for years. Hence, imaging is very useful in the diagnosis. Here, we report an isolated hydatid cyst involving the right kidney.