[Echinococcal cysts of the lung and spleen].
Pulmonary echinococcosis (hydatid disease) is not rare in endemic regions. In Poland it is rare, seen mainly in subjects returning from endemic areas. The intermediate host includes a variety of mammals-sheep, cows, and also humans. The definite host is the dog and is the main source of ova. A case of a 52 year old male is presented who lived in Argentina for a few years. Radiological examination disclosed two pulmonary cysts. Additionally one was also present in the spleen. The diagnosis was made basing of findings form radiological examinations. CT-scan, and serological studies. It was further confirmed during the surgical removal of the affected lung parenchyma. Leaving the spleen cysts is a risk factor it may be the source for further seeding of ova. Mebendazol therapy was instituted, which will be continued in the future. The patient will remain under observation.
Siekierzyńska-Czarnecka
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III Kliniki Gruźlicy i Chorób Płuc.
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Stadnicki
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D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000635:transmission; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012698:Serologic Tests; D012756:Sheep; D013154:Spleen / Q000469:parasitology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed