Pneumothorax Revealing the Rupture of a Primary Pleural Hydatid Cyst
Chaynez Rachid1, Anas Kandil1, Mohamed Ijim1
1Pulmonology, Laboratoire de Recherche Morpho Sciences, Faculté de Médecine et de Pharmacie de Marrakech, Université Cadi Ayyad, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) Mohammed VI, Hopital Arrazi, Marrakech, MAR.
Abstract:
Primary pleural hydatid cysts are exceptionally uncommon, even in areas where this parasitic infection is prevalent. The occurrence of pneumothorax can serve as an indicator of this condition, presenting a challenge in both diagnosis and treatment when compared to more common causes of pneumothorax. Moreover, hydatid serology often yields negative results, further complicating the diagnosis. Our case study involves a 15-year-old male who experienced a pneumothorax, subsequently revealing a primary pleural hydatid cyst. This report focuses on elucidating its genesis mechanism and outlining its indicative clinical, radiological, and biological characteristics.
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