title: Cystic pulmonary hydatidosis.
abstract: Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stages of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Worldwide, pulmonary hydatid cyst is a significant problem medically, socially, and economically. Surgery is the definitive therapy of pulmonary hydatidosis. Benzimidazoles may be considered in patients with a surgical contraindication. This review will focus on pathogenesis, lifecycle, clinical features, and management of pulmonary hydatid disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Malay
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Sarkar
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Rajnish
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Pathania
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Anupam
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Jhobta
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Babu Ram
authors.initials: BR
authors.lastname: Thakur
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Rajesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Chopra
keywords: Benzimidazoles; Echinococcus granulosus; cystic echinococcosis; water-lily sign