Hydatidose pulmonaire multiple avec localisation cardiovasculaire

Hydatid pulmonary embolism secondary to a right ventricular hydatid cyst: A case report

“…Pulmonary arterial migration of hydatid cysts can also occur from a hydatid cyst of the right heart [ 3 ], as was the case in our observation, but this mechanism is less frequent, as cardiac contractility confers a certain natural resistance to the presence of cysts. It has been noted in only 0.5 % and 2 % of cases [ 4 , 5 ], and even more rarely without hepatic involvement.…”

“…Chest X-rays may show signs of metastatic echinococcosis, with multiple small, well-limited, diffuse opacities in both lung fields, some with undulating water levels suggestive of hydatid membranes [ 3 , 4 ]. These images may be superimposed by rounded images along the pulmonary arteries, corresponding to secondary intra-arterial hydatidosis.…”

“…Positive hydatid serology reinforces the diagnosis of hydatidosis [ 4 ]. This is positive in 50–80 % of cases.…”

“…In studies, it has varied from three to six months, depending on hepatic tolerance and response to treatment. Treatment must be maintained as long as pulmonary lesions are present and serology is positive, but becomes negative after eight to 12 months or more [ 4 , 6 ]. The prognosis is generally poor [ 8 ].…”

An Imported Case of Echinococcosis in a Pregnant Lady with Unusual Presentation

“…Occasionally, an unruptured cyst results in cough, haemoptysis, or chest pain [22]. Subsequent clinical features of Echinococcal granulosus infection depend upon the cyst site and size.…”