Radiological manifestations of thoracic hydatid cysts: pulmonary and extrapulmonary findings

Alexandros G.Sfakianakis shared this article with you from Inoreader Radiological manifestations of thoracic hydatid cysts: pulmonary and extrapulmonary findings Μέσω Latest Results for Insights into Imaging Abstract Hydatid cyst caused by the larval form of Echinococcus is a worldwide zoonosis. The lungs and liver are the most common sites involved. While the lung parenchyma is the most common site within the thorax, it may develop in any extrapulmonary region including the pleural cavity, fissures, mediastinum, heart, vascular structures, chest wall, and diaphragm. Imaging plays a pivotal role not only in the diagnosis of hydatid cyst, but also in the visualization of the extent of involvement and complications. The aim of this pictorial review was to comprehensively describe the imaging findings of thoracic hydatid cyst including pulmonary and very unusual extrapulmonary involvements. An outline is also given for the findings of complications and differential diagnosis of thoracic hydatid cyst. View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.