Pleural hydatid disease

Case contributed by Michael P Hartung , 12 Jun 2024
Diagnosis almost certain
Changed by Liz Silverstone, 14 Jun 2024
Disclosures - updated 6 Dec 2023: Nothing to disclose
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Age was set to 40 years.

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Findings was changed:

Multiple complex cysts involving the imaged liver, some of which contain fat, calcifications, and daughtersdaughter cysts. Bulky complex cystic structures in the right pleural space compressing the lung parenchyma. Few small mediastinal cysts.

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Image 98 CT (C+ arterial phase) ( create )

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Image 98 CT (C+ arterial phase) ( create )

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Image 98 CT (C+ arterial phase) ( create )

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Image 98 CT (C+ arterial phase) ( create )

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