Tension pneumothorax caused by the ruptured hydatid cyst of the lung

Rezaei, Reza; Sadidi, Hossein; Taqanaki, Pegah Bahrami

doi:10.1002/ccr3.7542

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“…The prevalence of hydatidosis persists in various regions across the globe, including temperate countries like the Mediterranean region, Australia, New Zealand, southern and central areas of the former Soviet Union, Central Asia, the Middle East, China, South America, and certain parts of Africa 1 , 3 , 6 , 7 . The majority of cases in the USA and Central Europe occur in immigrants from endemic areas.…”

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A life-threatening encounter: an uncommon case of ruptured hydatid cyst presenting as anaphylactic shock and respiratory distress in a 12-year-old boy

Vantankhah,

Taqanaki,

Rahmanian

et al. 2023

Annals of Medicine &Amp; Surgery

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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 blood pressure, and overall respiratory distress. After resuscitation, a chest X-ray revealed a distinct, well-defined round opacity located in the lower region of the right lung, leading to mediastinal displacement. After confirmation of the disease, the child was hospitalized in the ICU care and consequently underwent surgery. Treatment was successful and there was no recurrence on the follow-up. Clinical discussion: Studies have demonstrated that the right lower lobe of the lung is the most frequently affected area of the lung by hydatid cysts. Symptomatic and complicated hydatid cysts are a rare concept in children, and only a small percentage, are diagnosed in patients younger than 16 years. Surgery remains the preferred treatment for the majority of patients with pulmonary hydatid disease. It is important to note that combined surgery and chemotherapy represents the current gold standard in managing pulmonary hydatid cyst. Conclusion: Although anaphylactic shock caused by a ruptured lung hydatid cyst is rare, it should be taken into consideration by physicians as a differential diagnosis in patients who also have respiratory symptoms, particularly in endemic areas.

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A life-threatening encounter: an uncommon case of ruptured hydatid cyst presenting as anaphylactic shock and respiratory distress in a 12-year-old boy

Vantankhah,

Taqanaki,

Rahmanian

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“…However, pulmonary hydatid cyst rupture can lead to life-threatening complications 2 . Unlike other causes, tension pneumothorax due to a pulmonary hydatid cyst requires surgical and antiparasitic treatment to prevent recurrence, unlike other causes 3 . In such cases, tension pneumothorax should be controlled, and hydatid cysts should be treated surgically as soon as possible.…”

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