Primary pleural hydatid cyst: A rare presentation of echinococcosis with diagnostic and therapeutic insights

Even though primary pleural hydatid cysts are uncommon, they should be considered in the differential diagnoses of pleural masses, especially in areas where they are endemic. For an accurate diagnosis, histopathology and collaboration across disciplines are essential. For isolated cysts, albendazole monotherapy may be adequate; however, long-term monitoring is crucial (Mardani et al., 2017 [6], Qian, 1988 [9]).