Haydar GÜLER, Salim KÜÇÜKPOLAT, Hüseyin KOÇAN
Comprehensive Medicine - 2026;18(2):224-226
Hydatid cyst disease is a zoonotic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus . Isolated renal involvement is extremely rare, and cysts are usually diagnosed radiologically. However, they can sometimes mimic renal tumors. We present the case of a 53-year-old woman who was incidentally diagnosed with a renal mass during abdominal imaging. She underwent laparoscopic transperitoneal partial nephrectomy. Preoperative and intraoperative findings suggested a renal tumor; however, histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst. Isolated renal hydatid cysts are rare and can mimic renal tumors. Laparoscopic transperitoneal partial nephrectomy is a safe and effective treatment method.
