Ruptured giant thoracic hydatid cyst presenting with respiratory symptoms.
Reza ErshadiHesam AminiGhazal RoostaeiHossein KazemizadehLeila MollamohammadiNiloofar Khoshnam-RadPublished in: Respirology case reports (2024)
Pulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air-fluid levels, or the pathognomonic "water lily" sign. Surgical removal is the primary treatment, with early diagnosis crucial to prevent acute hypersensitivity reactions and death.
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