Residual laminated membrane of hydatid cyst

Case contributed by Saeed Soltany Hosn
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Follow up CT scan.

Patient Data

Age: 18 years
Gender: Male

CT scan reveals collapsed laminated membrane within the pericyst cavity which is too bulky and is not expelled through bronchial aperture.

Case Discussion

Known case of multiple hydatid pulmonary and mediastinal cysts, which underwent thoracotomy 10 months ago. 

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