Unusual radiologic manifestations of the echinococcus infection in the thorax.
Unusual location and presentation of hydatid cyst disease in the thorax requires careful consideration with respect to clinical approach and therapy. In this pictorial essay, we present imaging findings and describe treatment of thoracic hydatid cysts in patients with lung, mediastinal, chest wall, cardiac, endobronchial, pulmonary artery, and diaphragmatic involvement. A review of the literature is also included.
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Baskent University Faculty of Medicine, Adana Teaching and Medical Research Center, Adana, Turkey. dalokay7@yahoo.com
Dalokay
D
Kilic
Fahri
F
Tercan
Ekber
E
Sahin
Ahmet
A
Bilen
Ahmet
A
Hatipoglu
D000328:Adult; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013909:Thorax / Q000469:parasitology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods