Cystic pulmonary hydatidosis

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stages of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Worldwide, pulmonary hydatid cyst is a significant problem medically, socially, and economically. Surgery is the definitive therapy of pulmonary hydatidosis. Benzimidazoles...

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Published in:Lung India 2016-03, Vol.33 (2), p.179-191
Main Authors: Sarkar, Malay, Pathania, Rajnish, Jhobta, Anupam, Thakur, Babu, Chopra, Rajesh
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benzimidazoles
Care and treatment
cystic echinococcosis
Diagnosis
Echinococcosis
Echinococcus granulosus
Forecasts and trends
Medical research
Preventive medicine
Public health administration
Review
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Summary:Cystic echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the larval stages of the cestode Echinococcus granulosus. Worldwide, pulmonary hydatid cyst is a significant problem medically, socially, and economically. Surgery is the definitive therapy of pulmonary hydatidosis. Benzimidazoles may be considered in patients with a surgical contraindication. This review will focus on pathogenesis, lifecycle, clinical features, and management of pulmonary hydatid disease.
ISSN:0970-2113
0974-598X
DOI:10.4103/0970-2113.177449