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World J Nephrol. Sep 25, 2025; 14(3): 107955
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i3.107955
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v14.i3.107955
Diagnostic challenges and treatment approaches for hydatid cysts in atypical localizations
Konstantin Semash, Department of Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, National Children's Medical Center, Tashkent 100171, Uzbekistan
Mikhail Voskanov, Department of Emergency Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, United States
Author contributions: Semash K, Voskanov M was responsible for the conception, writing, critical content development, and final approval of this editorial manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Konstantin Semash, MD, PhD, Department of Minimally Invasive Pediatric Surgery and Transplantation, National Children's Medical Center, Parkent Street 294, Tashkent 100171, Uzbekistan. doctorsemash@gmail.com
Received: April 2, 2025
Revised: April 22, 2025
Accepted: June 23, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
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Revised: April 22, 2025
Accepted: June 23, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
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Core Tip
Core Tip: Hydatid disease in atypical anatomical sites presents significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges due to its rarity and variable clinical manifestations. This editorial summarizes the current evidence on cystic echinococcosis in unusual localizations, emphasizing imaging strategies, surgical management, and the limitations of serological testing. The paper also critiques a recent case series by Celik et al, underlining the importance of multidisciplinary care and standardized reporting in these complex scenarios.