Mediastinal Hydatid Cyst Rupturing into the Pleural Cavity Associated with Pneumothorax: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Mediastinal Hydatid Cyst Rupturing into the Pleural Cavity Associated with Pneumothorax: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Hydatid disease remains a serious health problem in Mediterranean countries. Living in a rural area is an important risk factor for the disease. Hydatid cysts are usually located in the liver, lungs and brain. Mediastinal hydatid disease is very rare and has been noted only anecdotally in the litera...

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Main Authors: Mohd Shameem, Rakesh Bhargava, Zuber Ahmad, Nazish Fatima, Naveed Nazir Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2006-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2006/154646

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