Case Report: Pulmonary echinococcosis misdiagnosed as bronchogenic pulmonary cysts
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a zoonotic parasitic infection that poses a significant risk to human health. This article delineates the diagnostic and therapeutic course of a patient afflicted with pulmonary echinococcosis who was admitted to the Department of Thoracic Surgery II at Yunnan Cancer Hospital in April 2024. The patient exhibited a history of extensive exposure to livestock and a penchant for consuming undercooked meat. Prior to undergoing surgical intervention, the patient was initially diagnosed with bronchogenic pulmonary cyst. However, subsequent pathological examination revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary echinococcosis. The rarity of the disease and the paucity of experience in diagnosis and treatment rendered the patient's case a valuable opportunity to elucidate the diagnostic and therapeutic journey. This report aims to provide a comprehensive reference for the accurate identification and treatment of pulmonary echinococcosis in future clinical practice.
Source: Frontiers in Medicine
Authors: Qingcheng Yang, Lyubo Wang, Yuanlong Shi, Siyun Liu, Daoguang Fan, Bencheng Wu, Yi Duan, Chenjun Xin, Lincan Duan
Institutions: Peking University Cancer Hospital, Puer University
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,801
Award: G8456246952
OpenAlex ID: W4408536791