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Isolated Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation in a Young Maasai Boy from Northern Tanzania
Joint Authors
Sadiq, A. M.
Lodhia, Jay
Herman, Ayesiga
Philemon, Rune
Mchaile, Deborah
Chilonga, Kondo
Source
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-10-01
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
Hydatidosis is a parasitic manifestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
It is characterized by cystic lesions in the liver and lungs.
Diagnosis is based on typical history and radiological measures.
Case presentation.
A four-year-old boy presented with a one-year history of dry cough and difficulty in breathing which was of gradual progression.
Computed tomography of the chest revealed a large 11.7 cm×8.6 cm×11.0 cm cyst in the right hemithorax.
The patient underwent thoracotomy and recovered well post procedure.
Conclusion.
This case report highlights that large hydatid cysts can be surgically removed with good outcome and the importance of realizing that the disease is a burden to the public health and is much neglected.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lodhia, Jay& Herman, Ayesiga& Philemon, Rune& Sadiq, A. M.& Mchaile, Deborah& Chilonga, Kondo. 2019. Isolated Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation in a Young Maasai Boy from Northern Tanzania. Case Reports in Surgery،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lodhia, Jay…[et al.]. Isolated Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation in a Young Maasai Boy from Northern Tanzania. Case Reports in Surgery No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lodhia, Jay& Herman, Ayesiga& Philemon, Rune& Sadiq, A. M.& Mchaile, Deborah& Chilonga, Kondo. Isolated Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation in a Young Maasai Boy from Northern Tanzania. Case Reports in Surgery. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1144816
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1144816