An Endemic Health Issue; A Case of a Giant Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst with a Delayed Diagnosis

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Journal of Anatolian Medical Research
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An Endemic Health Issue; A Case of a Giant Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst with a Delayed Diagnosis

An Endemic Health Issue; A Case of a Giant Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst with a Delayed Diagnosis

Authors : Suzan Temiz Bekce

Pages : 17-20

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Publication Date : 2025-04-30

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Giant hydatid cysts are rare clinical conditions that present significant challenges in diagnosis and management. This case presentation discusses the management and postoperative course of a giant hydatid cyst in the lower lobe of the left lung, with a single cyst measuring approximately 10 cm in diameter. A 44-year-old female patient presented with complaints of chest pain and cough, and following diagnostic workup, the mass was initially suspected to be a lung abscess, leading to her referral. The surgical intervention included cystectomy and capitonnage, and postoperative treatment with albendazole was initiated. The patient is under ongoing follow-up care. Despite increasing knowledge about the disease and better access to healthcare facilities, giant hydatid cyst cases are still encountered. This case emphasizes the importance of preventing the disease and ensuring it is not overlooked in the differential diagnosis.
Keywords : cerrahi, Echinococcus granulosus, Ekinokokkoz, pulmoner, parazitik hastalıklar

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