title: Bronchoscopic diagnosis and removal of a ruptured hydatid cyst.
abstract: Hydatid cyst is a common clinical challenge in endemic areas. Atypical clinical presentation and radiologic findings may occasionally lead to misdiagnosis. We report the case of a 22-year-old woman who presented with chief complaints of cough and hemoptysis of 2 months' duration. Bronchoscopic examination revealed a smooth, necrotic-looking endobronchial lesion, producing total occlusion of the superior segment of the left lower lobe. This lesion was completely removed using a flexible bronchoscope. Diagnosis of hydatid cyst was confirmed by pathologic examination.
authors.affiliation: Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Research Center, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
authors.forename: Akbar
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sharif
authors.forename: Khalil
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ansarin
authors.forename: Farid
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Rashidi
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Taghizadieh