Pulmonary hydatid infection

Case contributed by Naim Qaqish
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Known to have lung hydatid cysts for evaluation.

Patient Data

Age: 8 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Two dense rounded well-defined shadows projected over the middle zones, one on each side. No signs of complicated pulmonary hydatid cyst.

Hila and mediastinum appear normal.

Both costophrenic angles are clear.

The heart is normal in size and shape.

Case Discussion

Known lung hydatid cysts, came to be evaluated by chest x-ray. No CT imaging available.

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