An unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension: Mediastinal hydatid cyst

An unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension: Mediastinal hydatid cyst

Hydatid disease is a parasitic zoonosis prevalent in sheep-rearing areas. The lung is the second most commonly involved organ following the liver. Intra-thoracic and extra-pulmonary hydatid disease is rare and can affect the mediastinum, heart, diaphragm, pleura, and chest wall. Uncommon locations r...

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Main Authors: Hanae Ramdani, Khadija Benelhosni, Nabil Moatassim Billah, Ittimade Nassar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Hydatidosis
Mediastinal cyst
Pulmonary hypertension
Intrathoracic extra-pulmonary hydatid cyst
Chest CT angiography
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332100707X

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