A mismanaged case of hydatid disease of lung.
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We report a 50 years old female who was admitted to our clinic for investigation of pneumonia. She had responded to antibiotics but full regresson was not observed. Chest x-rays demonstrated lobar consolidation. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed a vegetative whitish membranous material in the medial segment of right middle lobe. Pathological and microbiological examination of the bronchoscopic material showed features of a pulmonary hydatid cyst with cuticle. The diagnosis was confirmed by serology and lobe resection. Patient had presented in an unusual way for diagnosis of hydatid cyst.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
دوره 61 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011