Pulmonary hydatidosis--a surgical experience.
Twenty-five cases of pulmonary hydatid cysts were studied with emphasis on age, sex and site distribution. In the present study, the youngest patient was of 4 years. Male predominance (2.125:1) with peak incidnce at 21-40 years was observed. Right lung was involved more frequently. Pain chest and haemoptysis were the commonest symptoms. No recurrence and no mortality were reported.
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Mohd Hanif
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Department of Surgery, JN Medical College, Aligarh Muslim University.
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Tariq
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000969:Antinematodal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000601:surgery*; D005076:Exanthema / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008463:Mebendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000969:Antinematodal Agents; D008463:Mebendazole