A case of successful renal transplantation for hydatid disease after surgical treatment of disseminated cysts |
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| Authors: | M. Özdemir K.I. Ringe H. Schrem M. Kleine A. Meyer zu Vilsendorf J. Klempnauer F. Lehner M. Jäger H. Bektas |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of General, Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany;2. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany;3. Core Facility Quality Management & Health Technology Assessment in Transplantation, Integrated Research and Treatment Center Transplantation (IFB‐Tx), Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany |
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| Abstract: | Hydatid disease is a systemic disorder affecting especially the liver and lungs. Although it is not endemic in Europe, it can be seen sporadically, particularly because of travel and immigration. Severe, multiple organ involvement is quite rare. A 39‐year‐old Kurdish male patient presented with the previous diagnosis of hydatid disease and disseminated cysts in the liver, lung, and left kidney, leading to renal failure and the need for hemodialysis. Following multiple operations, complete eradication of infectious cysts was achieved, and kidney transplantation was performed. After 4 years of follow‐up, the patient is in good condition, especially with normal renal function and no sign of recurrent hydatid disease. |
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| Keywords: | cystic echinococcosis disseminated hydatid disease
Echinococcus granulosus
renal transplantation |
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