Multiple Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts with Bronchial Communication Imitating as Tuberculosis

Hydatid disease is a common disease which is usually asymptomatic, can present as dull pain or pressure symptoms. Very rarely, it presents as a febrile illness with pulmonary cysts. We present here a case of an 18 year old girl who presented with fever and productive cough since 1 month with an episode of hemoptysis. In our country, tuberculosis is kept as the first differential. Investigations revealed a cystic lesion with detached membrane within, with normal lung parenchyma and no lymphadenopathy. The patient was initially started on anti-parasitic therapy. Later on, the patient underwent video assisted thoracic surgery following which the patient improved clinically within a few days.

Published Date: 2023-11-23; Received Date: 2023-10-23