Isolated renal hydatid disease causing ureteropelvic junction obstruction and massive destruction of kidney parenchyma

Yaycioglu, O; Ulusan, S; Gul, U; Guvel, S

doi:10.1016/j.urolgy.2005.12.039

Isolated renal hydatid disease causing ureteropelvic junction obstruction and massive destruction of kidney parenchyma

Yaycioglu O., Ulusan S., Gul U., Guvel S.

UROLOGY, vol.67, no.6, 2006 (Journal Indexed in SCI)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 67 Issue: 6
Publication Date: 2006
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.urolgy.2005.12.039
Title of Journal : UROLOGY

Abstract

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.