Presentation
Patient from Peru with chest x-ray findings was sent for study.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Pulmonary hydatid infection
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X-ray shows a round-shaped and well-defined mass in the right lung base and another of the same features at the apex of the left lung.
From the case:
Pulmonary hydatid infection
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CT shows two cystic lesions, one of larger size, both of homogeneous hypodense content, without septa inside, with well-defined borders and thin wall, located in the lower right lobe. Another two lesions of the same characteristics in the upper left lobe. Findings in relation to uncomplicated cysts.
From the case:
Pulmonary hydatid infection
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Pathology Report
Case Discussion
In Peru, there are endemic areas of hydatid cyst, so the imaging characteristics are highly suspicious of this pathology.
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