Presentation
Low-grade fever, cough, and left chest pain for a few months.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst
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An irregular, thick-walled air-containing cavity is noted apico-posterior segment of the left upper lobe. The lesion shows irregularly shaped, hyperdense material in the dependent part, suggestive of a detached endomembrane. The lesion is surrounded by patchy areas of consolidation.
Multiple small mediastinal lymph nodes are also observed.
Case Discussion
CT features are suggestive of a ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst along with an infective/inflammatory process.
Co-contributor: Dr. Anwar-ul-Haq Zadran.
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