Rupture of pulmonary hydatid cyst in pediatrics: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pulmonary hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease causing an endemic and a health burden in many regions. Lung cysts are more common than liver cysts in children and patients may remain asymptomatic. Cyst rupturing is not uncommon, and it is considered the most feared complication. In this cohort study, we aimed to identify the risk factors related to cyst rupture in a Jordanian pediatric population.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated all pediatric patients who underwent cystostomy and capitonnage for pulmonary hydatid cyst between 2003 and 2020 at King Abdullah University Hospital.

Results

We found 43 patients with a mean age of 13 ± 4 years who suffered from 61 pulmonary cysts. 55.6% of them were males. The most prevalent symptom was shortness of breath.

SUBMITTER: Hamouri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7808915 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature