&lt;p&gt;A Huge Hydatid Pulmonary Cyst&lt;/p&gt;

Azulay, Aviel Avraham; Refaely, Yael; Ruderman, Leonid; Nesher, Lior; Semionov, Michael

doi:10.2147/imcrj.s228657

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“…The combined size of our patient’s cysts measured 183 X 209.5 X 333 mm in maximum anteroposterior, transverse, and craniocaudal dimensions, which, upon our extensive literature search, turns out to be the largest reported collection of cysts in the thoracic cavity. A previously reported pulmonary hydatid cyst that measured 150x 145 x 160 mm was described as “huge" [ 11 ]. This may indicate that, if left untreated, hydatid cyst disease could continue to expand en masse, resulting in an array of mechanical complications.…”

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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Secondary to the Largest Reported Thoracic Hydatid Disease

Jabbar¹,

Ali²,

Arain³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Hydatid cyst disease, caused by Echinococcus species, can present with a variety of symptoms depending on the location in the body. In this report, we present a rare case of a 25-year-old male with a hydatid cyst who presented with progressive dyspnea and swelling of the facial, neck, and arm veins, i.e., the symptoms of superior vena cava syndrome. CT scan showed a huge cystic lesion on the right side of the thorax compressing the superior vena cava. The total size of the cyst was 183 X 209.5 X 333 mm, which is the largest collection of hydatid cysts reported in the thorax. A median sternotomy was performed, and numerous hydatid cysts were removed. The patient was placed on albendazole for 12 months and post-operative follow-ups up to three years showed no disease on chest x-ray.

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Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Secondary to the Largest Reported Thoracic Hydatid Disease

Jabbar¹,

Ali²,

Arain³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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“…The cyst can be infiltrated with 20% hypertonic saline if it cannot be excised, but spillage should be avoided due to the adverse effects. Rupture of the cyst can cause severe anaphylaxis; hence, the puncture, aspiration, injection, and reinjection technique can be used to avoid this complication [ 3 , 12 ]. Pharmacotherapy can also be opted for when surgery is contraindicated, such as in a patient whose condition is fragile, and augmented with surgery to avoid recurrences [ 10 ].…”

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Giant isolated hydatid lung cyst: two case reports

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Background Echinococcosis is a parasitic disease caused by Echinococcus granulosus and causes cystic lesions in the liver and lungs commonly. It is endemic in many parts of the world, and though humans are incidental hosts of the parasite, the disease can have severe consequences. Case presentation We present two patients from pastoralist (Maasai) communities in rural Tanzania with long-standing chest pain accompanied by hemoptysis. Both were managed surgically after diagnosis, but one patient died of the complications following rapture of the cyst during surgery. Histopathological evaluation of the specimens confirmed the diagnosis of giant hydatid cysts. Conclusion Animal-keeping communities such as the Maasai are at risk of echinococcosis because of their close proximity to animals. The diagnosis can be made on the basis of history and radiological as well as laboratory findings. Surgery is a recommended mode of treatment, though it carries a high risk, especially when the cyst ruptures. Primary preventive measures are thus necessary in order to avoid the secondary and tertiary complications of the management of giant hydatid cysts, which is difficult in resource-limited endemic areas.

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“…Cystic hydatidosis has a worldwide distribution and is endemic in areas with low sanitation and rural areas with poor housing conditions where humans live in close contact with cattle and canines, especially dogs [2][3][4]. This parasite is transmitted through contamination of food and water with its eggs found in definitive hosts like dogs' , wolves' , and foxes' feces [5].…”

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Perineal and right femoral hydatid cyst in a female with regional paresthesia: a rare case report

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Background Hydatid cyst is a zoonotic disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. The tapeworm larvae can create cyst in different areas of the body, especially the liver and lungs; however, the formation of the cyst in the perineal and femoral regions are very rare. The unusual location of the cyst can help us with the differential diagnosis of soft tissue mass(es) in this location, especially in endemic areas. Diagnosis of this disease is crucial because if the cysts are ruptured during surgery, the fluid inside can cause anaphylactic shock. Case presentation Our case is a 55-year-old woman with the chief complaint of a painful mass in the right thigh and perineal area with progressed pain and paresthesia to the right thigh and shin. The patient had no history of fever, abdominal pain, digestive dysfunctions, or chest pain. The vital signs were normal, and there was no family history. Physical examination showed that the skin over the mass had no discoloration, and the size was around 5.7 cm long. The result of the ultrasonography examination showed a cystic mass with suspicion toward the femoral hernia. After a CT scan, the result of secondary workups was a multi-lobular cystic mass with no connection to the abdominal region, which suggested a hydatid cyst. The patient underwent spinal anesthesia and surgery, a cystic mass with ecto- and endocyst, with clinical similarity to a hydatid cyst, was removed with wide margins, and the cyst wall was kept intact. In the next step, the specimen was sent for histological examination that confirmed cystic hydatidosis. The Post-surgical Abdominal and thoracic Ultrasonography screening were used to exclude relapse, and medical therapy was given for 3–6 months. An 18-months follow-up demonstrated no reoccurrence and no newly formed cyst. Conclusions Although rare, femoral hydatid cyst can occur in some cases, especially in endemic areas. We highly recommend our colleagues consider ruling out cystic hydatidosis in any patients complaining of regional mass(es), mostly painless, presenting with adjacent tissue compression with or without manifestation of an allergic reaction.

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<p>A Huge Hydatid Pulmonary Cyst</p>

Abstract: This case report describes a patient with an unusually large pulmonary hydatid cyst and discusses important management issues.

Cited by 6 publications

References 5 publications

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Secondary to the Largest Reported Thoracic Hydatid Disease

Superior Vena Cava Syndrome Secondary to the Largest Reported Thoracic Hydatid Disease

Giant isolated hydatid lung cyst: two case reports

Perineal and right femoral hydatid cyst in a female with regional paresthesia: a rare case report

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