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Ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst (PHC) can be misdiagnosed as tuberculosis. Hooklets of Echinococcus granulosus were unexpectedly found in sputum, leading to correct diagnosis and preventing severe complications.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Parasitology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

  • Ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst (PHC) poses a significant clinical challenge in echinococcosis-endemic regions.
  • Misdiagnosis of PHC can lead to severe, irreversible patient harm.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of a ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst in an adolescent.
  • To highlight the diagnostic pitfalls and the importance of accurate diagnosis in preventing complications.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a ruptured PHC in an adolescent male.
  • Diagnostic procedures included sputum microscopy (acid-fast staining), chest X-ray, and computed tomography (CT) scan.
  • Surgical confirmation of the diagnosis.

Main Results:

  • The patient's ruptured PHC was initially misdiagnosed as pulmonary tuberculosis.
  • Unexpected observation of *Echinococcus granulosus* hooklets during sputum analysis for *Mycobacterium tuberculosis*.
  • Imaging revealed a thick-walled cavitary lesion with an air-fluid level, consistent with PHC.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate and timely diagnosis of ruptured PHC is crucial.
  • Unusual findings in routine diagnostic tests can provide critical diagnostic clues.
  • Prompt diagnosis prevents severe complications associated with mismanaged PHC.