A mismanaged case of hydatid disease of lung
Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, cilt.61, sa.11, ss.1128-1129, 2011 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 61 Sayı: 11
- Basım Tarihi: 2011
- Dergi Adı: Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.1128-1129
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Hydatic cyst, Bronchoscopy
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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 xrays 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.