Radiological appearances of hydatid cysts of the kidney. 10 confirmed cases
Imani, F.; Gillet, J.; Benchekroun, A.; Benomar, M.; Moreau, J.F.
Journal de Radiologie d'Electrologie et de Medecine Nucleaire 58(2): 135-144
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0368-3966 PMID: 845843 Document Number: 119375
Ten cases of hydatid cyst (Echinococcus granulosus) in the human kidney are described from Morocco. The left kidney was involved in 8 cases, the right in 2. X-rays showed a large renal mass. Pericystic calcifications were seen in 7 cases. In 3 the kidney was not functioning. No communication between the cyst and the excretory channels could be seen in 2 cases, even though it was demonstrated anatomically. The mass was always avascular.