Bronchoscopic extraction of a hydatid membrane in a 26-year-old woman with recurrent pneumonia
IRCMJ-Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2010; 12 (1): 68-70
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ABSTRACT
Cystic echinococcosis is a public health problem in endemic areas. Recurrent pneumonia is a rare complication of ruptured hydatid cysts of the lung. We report a 26-year-old lady with a recurrent right lower lobe [RLL] pneumonia. Her CXR and chest CT scan revealed involvement of RLL. In her history, it was revealed that she had undergone a surgery for liver hydatid cyst two years ago. During fiberoptic bronchoscopy [FOB] for unresolved pneumonia, we extracted the whitish-yellow bright gelatinous membrane obstructing the orifice of the posterior basal segment of RLL. A follow-up CT scan done six months later revealed clearance of RLL opacity and pleural effusion. Although treatment of pulmonary hydatid cyst by FOB is an exceptional event, our exceptional case illustrates a complete treatment without any further need for a thoracic surgical procedure which could have many complications and even morbidity
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Assunto principal:
Pneumonia
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Recidiva
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Broncoscopia
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Equinococose Pulmonar
Tipo de estudo:
Relato de Casos
Limite:
Adulto
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Feminino
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Iran. Red Crescent Med. J.
Ano de publicação:
2010
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