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CECT abdomen revealed a 11 x 13 x 13 cm large cystic lesion in upper pole of left kidney.
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CECT abdomen revealed a 11 x 13 x 13 cm large, cystic lesion (Figure 1).
Cut section of kidney showing drained large unilocular cyst and multiple small cysts.
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The histopathological examination (Figure 2) was consistent with left renal hydatid cyst with involvement of the ureter.
Saline wet mount showing hooklet of Echinococcus spp.
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Cyst fluid was sent for parasitological workup showed hooklets and protoscolices of echinococcus spp (Figures 3 and 4).
H&E stain showing hooklet of Echinococcus spp.
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Cyst fluid was sent for parasitological workup showed hooklets and protoscolices of echinococcus spp (Figures 3 and 4).