A life-threatening encounter: an uncommon case of ruptured hydatid cyst presenting as anaphylactic shock and respiratory distress in a 12-year-old boy
Abulfazl Vantankhah,
Pegah Bahrami Taqanaki,
Mohsen Rahmanian
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and importance:
Although rare, the spontaneous rupture of a lung hydatid cyst or its perforation into the pleural cavity can give rise to an abrupt onset of symptoms, including cough, fever, hemoptysis (coughing up blood), and hypersensitivity reactions, and can ultimately lead to respiratory failure.
Case presentation:
A 12-year-old boy was brought to the emergency room with a loss of consciousness. Symptoms included tachypnea, fever, low … Show more
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