Primary pleural hydatidosis presenting as an isolated cough: A rare case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction and importance

Echinococcus granulosus causes hydatid disease. The most affected organ is the liver which is followed by the lungs. The pleural cavity being the primary location of hydatid cysts is rare and should be discussed further. This paper documents a rare case of primary pleural hydatidosis which can present with a merely isolated cough followed by dyspnea. The diagnosis and surgical treatment along with post-operative medications are vital in this case.

Case presentation

We present a case of a 45-year-old who suffered from a cough for more than one week which did not subside after taking medications. This symptom was followed by dyspnoea for which an X-ray was done which showed left-sided pleural effusion, a complication of pleural hydatidosis. Computed

SUBMITTER: George MS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10400858 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature