Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 26, 2025

A Porcine Model of Acute Autologous Pulmonary Embolism
Published on: September 6, 2024
Hydatid pulmonary embolism: An exceptional complication of hydatid disease
Soukaina Zaimi1, Habib Bellamlih1, Ittimade Nassar1
1Central Radiology Department, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohamed V University, BP 10100, Rabat, Morocco.
Abstract:
We present an extremely rare case of a young man with hydatid pulmonary embolism caused by a direct invasion of the pulmonary artery by a hydatid cyst. Even if it is a benign parasitic disease, it can lead to serious complications such as arterial, systemic, or multivisceral dissemination or being responsible for an anaphylactic shock. Because of the clinical polymorphism, the diagnosis can be delayed. Therefore, it is necessary to know when conduct a chest CT angiography which is the gold standard for the positive diagnosis.
Related Concept Videos
Pulmonary Embolism I: Introduction
Pulmonary Embolism II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care
Pulmonary Embolism III: Nursing Management
Pulmonary Hypertension: Classification and Pathogenesis
There are various classifications for PH, each relating to different underlying causes and also...
Pneumonia III: Complications and Assessment
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...

