Seronegative Bilateral Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts in a 15-Year-Old Boy From Pakistan: Report of a Rare Case

Hydatid disease, attributed to the tapeworm , poses a significant health threat in regions where it is endemic. Here, we present a case involving a 15-year-old boy from rural Pakistan who initially sought medical attention due to a persistent cough and hemoptysis. Despite initially testing negative...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 16; no. 4; p. e57958
Main Authors Rizwanullah, Salcedo, Yoalkris E, Reddy Kayeetha, Vinoothna, Shah, Mudassir, Owais Haseeb, Syed
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Cureus Inc 10.04.2024
Cureus
Subjects
Abdomen
Case reports
Cysts
Enzymes
Fever
Hemoptysis
Histopathology
Infections
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Liver
Lungs
Medical imaging
Nervous system
Neutrophils
Pleural effusion
Pulmonology
Tuberculosis
Ultrasonic imaging
Pakistan
pulmonary hydatid cysts
albendazole therapy
bilateral
pulmonary echinococcosis
case report
pakistan
15-year-old boy
seronegative
echinococcus granulosus
surgical excision
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Summary:Hydatid disease, attributed to the tapeworm , poses a significant health threat in regions where it is endemic. Here, we present a case involving a 15-year-old boy from rural Pakistan who initially sought medical attention due to a persistent cough and hemoptysis. Despite initially testing negative for serological markers, imaging studies revealed well-defined cysts in both lungs. Confirmation of the diagnosis was achieved through histopathological examination. Management includes albendazole therapy and surgical excision of the cyst. Our case underscores the diagnostic challenges associated with seronegative cases and underscores the importance of considering hydatid disease in endemic regions, irrespective of typical serological markers. This report enhances understanding regarding the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management strategies for pulmonary hydatid cysts.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.57958