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An 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

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