Infected pulmonary hydatid cyst: A challenging diagnosis

Authors

• Fahad M. AlRashed, From the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department, Children’s Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Dayel A. AlShahrani, From the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Department, Children’s Specialized Hospital, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

ABSTRACT Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection that is distributed worldwide. Its clinical presentation depends on the size and location of the cyst. A 7-year-old was found with a superimposed infected pulmonary hydatid cyst that was initially misdiagnosed as complicated pneumonia. Our case underscores the challenges of diagnosing and managing echinococcosis, emphasizes the need for a high index of suspicion, and describes the disease’s ability to mimic other clinical entities.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

433

Last Page

436

Recommended Citation

AlRashed, Fahad M. and AlShahrani, Dayel A. (2024) "Infected pulmonary hydatid cyst: A challenging diagnosis," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 45: Iss. 4, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/smj.2024.45.4.20230078