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SAR Journal of Medical Case Reports
Volume-5 | Issue-04
Case Report
An Unusual Presentation of Renal Hydatidosis: Mimicking a Staghorn Calculus
Hamza Ait Mahanna, Mehdi Saffieddine, Saad Sakhy, Adil Kbiro, Amine Moataz, Mohamed Dakir, Adil Debbagh, Rachid Aboutaieb
Published : Dec. 20, 2024
DOI : https://doi.org/10.36346/sarjmcr.2024.v05i04.003
Abstract
Renal hydatidosis is a rare condition, constituting less than 3% of all hydatid cases. It can mimic common urological conditions, such as staghorn calculi, leading to diagnostic challenges. We present a case of renal hydatidosis initially suspected as a staghorn calculus. A 56-year-old woman presented with a one-year history of progressive right-sided lumbar pain and intermittent hematuria. Imaging revealed a staghorn calculus with significant pelvicalyceal dilation. Laparoscopic surgery for stone removal uncovered multiple calcified hydatid cysts. Postoperative hydatid serology was positive, confirming renal hydatidosis. The patient was treated with albendazole, and a favorable clinical outcome was achieved. This case highlights the importance of considering hydatid disease as a differential diagnosis for renal stones, especially in endemic regions, to ensure appropriate surgical management.

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