Variable clinical presentations of pulmonary hydatid cysts: a four-case series from a single center in United Arab Emirates, non-endemic region
Mahmoud Yehya, Mohamed F H Abdallah, Somar Ajeka, Fadi H Al-Masalmeh, Mhmad Othman J Albaghdadi · 2026
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Mahmoud Yehya and colleagues present four cases of lung hydatid cysts from one centre in the United Arab Emirates, in a 2026 case series. The parasitic cysts, from a tapeworm larva, are uncommon in that non endemic region and mimic many lung diseases. Presentations ranged from coughing blood and pneumonia like illness with cavities, to a ruptured cyst affecting several organs and one large silent cyst.
Diagnosis rested on imaging, backed by scope examination, blood tests, and tissue checks where needed. Surgery preserving lung tissue was the main treatment, with anti parasitic medicine added. All four patients recovered well without early recurrence.
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| CREATOR | Mahmoud Yehya, Mohamed F H Abdallah, Somar Ajeka, Fadi H Al-Masalmeh, Mhmad Othman J Albaghdadi |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 12 KB |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |