Infected pulmonary hydatid cyst: A challenging diagnosis

Saudi Med J. 2024 Apr;45(4):433-436. doi: 10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230078.ABSTRACTEchinococcosis is a parasitic infection that is distributed worldwide. Its clinical presentation depends on the size and location of the cyst. A 7-year-old was found with a superimposed infected pulmonary hydatid cyst that was initially misdiagnosed as complicated pneumonia. Our case underscores the challenges of diagnosing and managing echinococcosis, emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion, and describes the disease's ability to mimic other clinical entities.PMID:38657978 | DOI:10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230078
Source: Saudi Medical Journal - Category: Middle East Health Authors: Source Type: research