Pneumomediastinum and Pneumothorax as Rare Complications of Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report
Ruptured hydatid cyst should be considered when encountering spontaneous pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum, especially in young patients in regions with high prevalence of hydatid cyst. Awareness of atypical signs ensures instant diagnosis, guiding appropriate surgical and medical treatment to prevent serious complications.
Authors
- Marzie Asgari Noori
- F. Akbari
- Farid Poursadegh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7238-5542)
- Mahnaz Mozdorian
- Amir Hossein Jafarian (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6488-1519)
- Fariba Rezaeetalab
Institutions
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Ghaem Hospital (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Case Reports
- Published
- 2025-12-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.71776
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00