Intact endobronchial hydatid cyst: an unexpected bronchoscopic challenge

Abstract

We describe a rare case of intact endobronchial hydatid cyst that posed a diagnostic challenge because of an unusual imaging manifestation (atelectasis) and unexpected bronchoscopic findings. Although the role of bronchoscopy in the management of pulmonary hydatid cyst is still controversial, 6 cases of complicated pulmonary hydatid cyst removed completely by suction through a fiberoptic bronchoscope have been reported so far. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first nonsurgically treated case of intact endobronchial hydatid cyst with an uneventful long-term follow-up.

A Child With a Brief History of Coughing Up Blood

“…Uneventful, unexpected FOB-guided complete extraction of lung hydatid has also been described. 14 This case highlights an unusual cause of hemoptysis in a child, where the diagnosis could be clinched on the basis of prior…”