A case of un-ruptured hepatic hydatid cyst: A rare cause of eosinophilic pleural effusion

A case of un-ruptured hepatic hydatid cyst: A rare cause of eosinophilic pleural effusion

Cystic echinococcosis in humans is caused by incidental ingestion of water or food contaminated by embryonated eggs of Echinococcus granulosus. Pleural involvement in hydatid disease occurs through transdiaphragmatic spread or intrapleural rupture of a liver or lung cyst. In rare circumstances, a hy...

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Main Authors: Sunil Kumar, Jimit Nitin Mistry, Sheena Taneja, Manish Advani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2022-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
echinococcus
eosinophilic effusion
hydatid cyst
Online Access:http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2022;volume=11;issue=2;spage=187;epage=189;aulast=Kumar

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