Giant Hydatid Cysts of the Lung and Liver

Management of complex liver cystic hydatidosis: challenging benign diseases for the hepatic surgeon

“…In particular, large cyst size increases the risk of rupture into the peritoneal cavity and hollow viscera. [ 20 , 28 , 29 , 30 ] In the case series described herein, we operated on 6 patients with cysts having diameter superior to 15 cm. Surprisingly, all of them were asymptomatic or paucisymptomatic.…”

Giant lung and liver hydatid cyst in a 3-year-old child

“…Mesut Ozgokce [1]  , Kemal Ayengin [2]  and Yener Aydin [3]  A 3-year-old girl presented with growth retardation. Radiologically, a radiopacity consistent with a hydatid cyst was noted in both the lungs and the liver (Figure 1).…”

“…Serology may help diagnose, especially if the cyst ruptures and the case becomes complicated 2 . Although hydatid cysts can be large, the coexistence of giant cysts in both the liver and lungs is rare in 3-year-old children 3 . In these cases, the hydatid cyst should be treated immediately.…”

Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst Complicated by COVID-19

“…Surgery combined with medical therapy remains the standard form of treatment. 3 High clinical suspicion and early imaging diagnosis of this condition can enable clinicians to pursue more aggressive treatment options to reduce fatal outcomes. 4 , 5 Hydatid cyst should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of the patients presenting with COVID-19, particularly in those who live in endemic areas.…”