MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery, AIIMS), MNAMS, FACS (USA), FICS (USA), FUICC
Cyst (hydatid cysts) in the lung is also referred to as echinococcosis or echinococcal disease. It results from an infection due to a tapeworm of genus Echinococcus. The disease may produce cysts in the liver, lungs, brain and other organs. It is seen in both men and women.
The hydatid cyst of lung cause cough, chest pain and hemoptysis (coughing up blood).
Diagnosis for hydatid cyst of lung is confirmed by X-rays, CT Scan and serological tests.
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