Ruptured giant thoracic hydatid cyst presenting with respiratory symptoms

Key message Pulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air‐fluid levels, or the pathognomonic “water lily” sign. Surgical removal is the primary treatment, wit...

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Published in:Respirology Case Reports
Main Authors: Reza Ershadi, Hesam Amini, Ghazal Roostaei, Hossein Kazemizadeh, Leila Mollamohammadi, Niloofar Khoshnam Rad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-04-01
Subjects:
cyst rupture
hydatid cyst
pulmonary echinococcosis
surgical removal
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1345
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Summary:Key message Pulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air‐fluid levels, or the pathognomonic “water lily” sign. Surgical removal is the primary treatment, with early diagnosis crucial to prevent acute hypersensitivity reactions and death.
ISSN:2051-3380

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