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¹Chronic Respiratory Diseases Research Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases (NRITLD), Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

|December 2, 2016

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Echinococcosis, a parasitic infection, commonly affects the liver but can impact the lungs. This case highlights extensive primary pulmonary echinococcosis in a young adult, emphasizing the need for awareness of this growing global health concern.

Area of Science:

Parasitology
Infectious Diseases
Radiology

Background:

Echinococcosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus tapeworm larvae, is a zoonotic parasitic disease.
While hepatic involvement is most common, pulmonary echinococcosis occurs, particularly in younger individuals.
Global travel facilitates the spread of Echinococcus granulosus, increasing its incidence worldwide.

Observation:

This report details a rare case of primary pulmonary echinococcosis.
The affected individual was a young man with extensive disease involving the entire right lung.
Clinical presentation was likely due to the mass effect of the parasitic cysts.

Findings:

The case demonstrates extensive primary involvement of the lung by Echinococcus granulosus.

Keywords:

Echinococcus granulosus Hydatid cyst Pulmonary cyst Surgery

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Surgical resection is the primary treatment modality for symptomatic echinococcosis.

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Implications:

Increased global travel necessitates heightened awareness of Echinococcus granulosus infections beyond endemic regions.
Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are critical for managing pulmonary echinococcosis.
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