Abstract
Spontaneous rupture of giant hydatid cyst of lung into left bronchus: Preoperative diagnosis and treatment
Highlights
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus in which human is accidental intermediate host
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by larval stage of the dog tapeworm Echinococcus
Lung hydatid cysts measuring more than 10 cm in the largest diameter are defined as giant hydatid cyst
Summary
Lung preserving surgery should be preferred in pulmonary hydatid cyst, to get satisfactory results. Identification and surgical removal of cyst will improve the symptoms. Anaphylactic shock due to rupture of cyst is a life threatening complication, which requires emergency treatment. Treatment with anti-helminthic drugs in the peri-operative phase will prevent recurrence of the disease
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