Unusual presentation of hydatid cyst: diagnosis with bronchoscopy

J Infect Dev Ctries. 2010 Jun 3;4(5):352-4. doi: 10.3855/jidc.658.

Abstract

Hydatid disease is one of the major health problems in countries where hydatidosis is endemic. Atypical radiological findings may lead to misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis in these patients. A 13-year-old boy was presented who admitted to the hospital with a history of cough and hemoptysis for six months. He had a non-resolving pneumonia. Bronchoscopy showed endobronchial lesion and the diagnosis of hydatid disease was confirmed by pathological examination.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Bronchoscopy / methods*
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male