Open AccessAn Unusual Radiological Presentation of a Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst in a Child
Author(s) -
Servet Kayhan,
Ünal Şahin,
Hasan Türüt,
Cüneyt Yurdakul
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
journal of clinical imaging science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.279
H-Index - 18
eISSN - 2156-7514
pISSN - 2156-5597
DOI - 10.4103/2156-7514.111238
Subject(s) - medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , radiological weapon , hydatid cyst , radiology , pathology , cyst
Giant pulmonary hydatid cyst is usually encountered in adolescents and children who are older than 10 years. A relatively higher elasticity of the lung tissue allows rapid growth of cysts. We present a case of a 15-year-old male who was admitted with complaint of frequent and persistent dry cough for over a month. Computed tomographic scan revealed a giant cyst with thick enhancing rim and an "air bubble" sign. Diagnosis of giant hydatid cyst was confirmed by surgery and histopathological examination