Isolated Renal Hydatidosis Presenting as Renal Mass: A Diagnostic Dilemma
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by larval form of Echinococcus granulosus. Isolated renal involvement is extremely rare. There are no specific signs and symptoms of renal hydatidosis. However it may present as palpable mass, flank pain, hematuria, malaise, fever, and hydatiduria or as a c...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-07-01
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Series: | Urology Case Reports |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214442015000613 |