PELVIC HYDATID CYST WITH MASSIVE BILATERAL HYDRONEPHROSIS AND HYDROURETERS: AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

Mumtaz Khan, Irum Sabir Ali

Abstract


An unusual case of Hydatid cyst in pelvis is presented here. This patient presented with symptoms of bladder outlet obstruction (BOO). The cystic mass pressing against the neck of urinary bladder had caused bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureters (HN/HU). Patient got better and had complete relief off symptoms after cyst was removed.

Keywords: Hydatid Cyst, Bladder Outlet Obstruction, Bilateral Hydroureters.

This article may be cited as: Khan M, Ali IS. Pelvic hydatid cyst with massive bilateral hydronephrosis and hydroureters: An unusual presentation. KUST Med J 2009;1 (2): 69-70


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KOHAT UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, KOHAT, KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PAKISTAN- 2009
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