Endobronchial echinococcosis presenting as non-resolving pneumonia

Raffi Lev-Tzion; Aviv D. Goldbart

doi:10.1002/ppul.21597

Endobronchial echinococcosis presenting as non-resolving pneumonia

Raffi Lev-Tzion, Aviv D. Goldbart

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Abstract

Hydatid disease of the lungs is caused by larval cysts of the Echinococcus tapeworm. Pulmonary cysts may occasionally invade bronchi or pleura as a result of coughing, trauma, or elevated intra-abdominal pressure. We present the case of a patient evaluated for non-resolving pneumonia whose radiographic and bronchoscopic findings were strikingly similar to those seen in pulmonary tuberculosis with endobronchial invasion; he was ultimately diagnosed with pulmonary echinococcosis. This case underscores the importance of considering unusual diagnoses even when typical features of more common conditions are present. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2012; 47:716-718.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	716-718
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric Pulmonology
Volume	47
Issue number	7
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/ppul.21597
State	Published - 1 Jul 2012

Keywords

albendazole
hydatid cyst
hydatid disease
pulmonary echinococcosis
tuberculosis

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Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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