Open AccessBronchoscopic Diagnosis and Removal of a Ruptured Hydatid Cyst
Author(s) -
Akbar Sharif,
Khalil Ansarin,
Farid Rashidi,
Ali Taghizadieh
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
journal of bronchology and interventional pulmonology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1944-6586
pISSN - 1948-8270
DOI - 10.1097/lbr.0b013e31823504ac
Subject(s) - medicine , hydatid cyst , presentation (obstetrics) , lesion , histopathological examination , radiology , cyst , bronchoscopy , occlusion , flexible bronchoscopy , surgery , pathology
Hydatid cyst is a common clinical challenge in endemic areas. Atypical clinical presentation and radiologic findings may occasionally lead to misdiagnosis. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with chief complaints of cough and hemoptysis of 2 months' duration. Bronchoscopic examination revealed a smooth, necrotic-looking endobronchial lesion, producing total occlusion of the superior segment of the left lower lobe. This lesion was completely removed using a flexible bronchoscope. Diagnosis of hydatid cyst was confirmed by pathologic examination.