Cumbo sign - an alluring sign in lung hydatid cyst

Hydatid cyst of the lung is a prevalent condition that can be identified through serological tests or radiological imaging. In this case, an X-ray of the patient revealed characteristic signs of a hydatid cyst, which were pivotal in establishing the diagnosis. This diagnosis was subsequently confirmed through serological testing. The patient was successfully treated with symptomatic management and anthelminthic medication. A 27-year-old male patient presented with a 1-month history of fever, a week-long cough with blood-streaked sputum, and left-sided chest pain. Additional symptoms included weight loss, but he denied wheezing, shortness of breath, or close contact with dogs.

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International Journal of Advances in Medicine
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2024-10-24
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20243072
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Parasitic infections in humans and animals
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Cumbo sign - an alluring sign in lung hydatid cyst

Avinash Rathod, Aman Kumar, Daljinderjit Kaur, Rajdeep Singh
International Journal of Advances in Medicine
Parasitic infections in humans and animals
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Cumbo sign - an alluring sign in lung hydatid cyst

Avinash Rathod, Aman Kumar, Daljinderjit Kaur, Rajdeep Singh
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Abstract

Hydatid cyst of the lung is a prevalent condition that can be identified through serological tests or radiological imaging. In this case, an X-ray of the patient revealed characteristic signs of a hydatid cyst, which were pivotal in establishing the diagnosis. This diagnosis was subsequently confirmed through serological testing. The patient was successfully treated with symptomatic management and anthelminthic medication. A 27-year-old male patient presented with a 1-month history of fever, a week-long cough with blood-streaked sputum, and left-sided chest pain. Additional symptoms included weight loss, but he denied wheezing, shortness of breath, or close contact with dogs.

International Journal of Advances in MedicineVol. 11(6)
Government Medical College and Hospital (IN), Government Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Openalex Percentile: Top 70%
Parasitic infections in humans and animals
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