A Potentially Fatal Error in Diagnosis of a Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst
| Author | Seyed Reza Saghebi | en |
| Author | Afshin Moniri | en |
| Author | Majid Marjani | en |
| Author | Abolghasem Daneshvar Kakhaki | en |
| Issued Date | 2018-08-30 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Echinococcosis is still an important public health challenge in endemic areas that is associated with considerable morbidity. A complicated pulmonary hydatid cyst can be a daunting situation if not diagnosed and managed properly. Case Presentation: Our case was a young female with a huge pulmonary hydatid cyst who developed a sudden rupture of cyst. She was operated by an erroneous diagnosis of a complicated diaphragmatic hernia which resulted in a life-threatening event. Conclusions: Based on a broad range of clinical presentations and diverse radiographic appearances, the diagnosis of a complicated pulmonary hydatid cyst is not always straightforward. A pulmonary hydatid cyst, which obscures the diaphragmatic shadow, might be misdiagnosed as a diaphragmatic hernia on plain radiography. Accurate diagnosis depends on a precise clinical judgment particularly in endemic regions, otherwise serious morbidity is anticipated. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/archcid.57296 | en |
| Keyword | Echinococcosis | en |
| Keyword | Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst | en |
| Keyword | Diaphragmatic Hernia | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | A Potentially Fatal Error in Diagnosis of a Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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