Bronchoscopic extraction of a hydatid membrane in a 26-year-old woman with recurrent pneumonia
Joint Authors
Hejri, G. Mortaz
Aghajanzadeh, M.
Alawi, A.
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 12, Issue 1 (30 Oct. 2010), pp.68-70, 3 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2010-10-30
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Cystic echinococcosis is a public health problem in endemic areas.
Recurrent pneumonia is a rare complication of ruptured hydrated 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 hydrated cyst two years ago.
During fiber optic 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 hydrated 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Alawi, A.& Aghajanzadeh, M.& Hejri, G. Mortaz. 2010. Bronchoscopic extraction of a hydatid membrane in a 26-year-old woman with recurrent pneumonia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-63082
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Alawi, A.…[et al.]. Bronchoscopic extraction of a hydatid membrane in a 26-year-old woman with recurrent pneumonia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 12, no. 1 (Oct. 2010), pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-63082
American Medical Association (AMA)
Alawi, A.& Aghajanzadeh, M.& Hejri, G. Mortaz. Bronchoscopic extraction of a hydatid membrane in a 26-year-old woman with recurrent pneumonia. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2010. Vol. 12, no. 1, pp.68-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-63082
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 70
Record ID
BIM-63082