Transdiaphragmatic extension of hepatic hydatid cyst.
Transdiaphragmatic extension of hydatid cyst (HC) or cystic echinococcosis (CE) of the liver is a rare phenomenon. We report a case that presented as a right middle lobe consolidation. The diagnosis of transdiaphragmatic extension of hepatic hydatid cyst was suspected on CT scan of the chest and abdomen, and confirmed operatively. A successful outcome was achieved by a combination of pre- and post-operative albendazole therapy combined with surgery.
Department of Respiratory Medicine, TN. Medical College and B.YL. Nair Hospital, Mumbai.
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Joshi
D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000923:Anticestodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004444:Echinococcosis, Hepatic / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006386:Hemagglutination Tests; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011013:Pneumonectomy / Q000379:methods; D013396:Suction; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000923:Anticestodal Agents; D015766:Albendazole