Hydatid disease (HD) rarely affects the genitourinary system, comprising only 2-4 % of all hydatid infections. While kidney involvement is more common, seminal vesicle HD is rarely reported.
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Seminal vesicle hydatid disease
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large pelvic hydatid cyst arising from the seminal vesicle, seminal vesicle HD
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Hydatid disease rarely affects the genitourinary system, accounting for 2-4% of all hydatid infections.
Seminal vesicle hydatid disease is rarely reported.
When a seminal vesicle hydatid cyst adheres to adjacent organs, partial cystectomy or cyst drainage should be considered.
Surgical excision remains the preferred treatment for seminal vesicle hydatid disease.