Hydropneumothorax caused by complete rupture of a pulmonary hydatid cyst: A rare case report

Key Clinical Message Hydatid disease is a zoonotic disease endemic in developing regions. It is usually caused by infection with the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus due to contaminated food or drinks or by close contact with dogs. The lungs are the second most affected organ (25%) after the liver (...

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Published in:Clinical Case Reports
Main Authors: Maher Almousa, Ahmad Alhadla, Mohammad Aljomaa, Tamim Abdalrazzak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-08-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.7756