HYDATID MASQUERADING AS ALLERGIC BRONCHOPULMONARY ASPERGILLOSIS (ABPA) CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC DILEMMA
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease caused by the larval stage of the tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus. This condition is prevalent in regions where close human-animal contact is common, especially in areas with sheep and cattle farming. While the liver is the most frequently affected organ, the lungs are the second most common site for hydatid cyst development.
Pulmonary hydatid cysts can remain asymptomatic for extended periods, often leading to delayed diagnosis. However, as the cyst grows, it can cause respiratory symptoms such as cough, chest pain, and shortness of breath. In severe cases, the cyst may rupture, leading to complications such as hemoptysis (coughing up blood) or infection.
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