Imaging of concomitant pulmonary and hepatic hydatid cysts in a young Ethiopian farmer
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 30-year-old female farmer from South-West Shewa, Ethiopia, presented with chest and abdominal pain. Imaging revealed concomitant pulmonary and hepatic cystic echinococcosis, with calcified liver cysts showing the classic cerebral gyri sign. According to WHO guidelines, pulmonary surgery was advised, while hepatic cysts warranted observation. Serology was unavailable, and the patient was lost to follow-up. This case highlights imaging as a key diagnostic tool and the need for preventive education in endemic settings.
Source: Oxford Medical Case Reports
DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omaf202
Authors: Elias Belete, Francesco Capriotti, Carolina Vitale, Carlo Airola
Language: English
Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $1,103
OpenAlex ID: W4415753529