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Secondary pelvic hydatid cyst of the Douglas pouch causing ureteral obstruction and acute pyelonephritis: A rare case report.

Ghazi Lâamiri, Hazem Alouani, Houda Gazzah, Amine Abdelhedi, Mahdi Bouassida, Hassen Touinsi

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Ghazi LâamiriDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Hazem AlouaniDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Houda GazzahDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Amine AbdelhediDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Mahdi BouassidaDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.
Hassen TouinsiDepartment of General Surgery, Mohamed Taher Maamouri University Hospital, Nabeul, Tunisia.

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Abstract

Introduction: Hydatid disease caused by Case presentation: We report a 47-year-old Tunisian male with mental retardation who presented with fever, flank pain, and dysuria. Laboratory workup revealed leukocytosis and positive urine culture for Discussion: Hydatid cysts of the Douglas pouch are extremely rare and may mimic other pelvic pathologies. Involvement of the urinary tract by extrinsic compression is exceptional and can present as recurrent urinary infections or acute pyelonephritis. Imaging plays a crucial role in diagnosis, while surgery remains the mainstay of treatment, supported by antiparasitic therapy. Conclusion: Hydatid cysts in the Douglas pouch should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pelvic cystic lesions in endemic regions, particularly when associated with urinary tract obstruction.

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Douglas pouchEchinococcus granulosusHydatid diseasePelvic hydatid cystPyelonephritisUreteral obstruction

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PMCPMC12811549

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