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Mediastinal hydatid cyst: a case report

Authors: Yassine Msougar, Oussama Afandi, Nadia Ihfa, Yassine Baiz, Youness Rouiessi, Mohamed Khellouki, Benacer Finech

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Mediastinal localization of hydatidosis is very rare even in endemic areas. The diagnosis is based on typical clinical and radiological criteria.

Case presentation

We report a case of a mediastinal location of hydatidosis in a 60-year-old Arab man admitted for chest pain. The chest radiograph showed a rounded and homogeneous opacity. Computed tomography showed a right mediastinal cyst, without other thoracic or abdominal sites. Through a posterolateral thoracotomy, we found a cystic mass in the posterior mediastinum. The patient received a cystectomy with medical treatment based on albendazole. He improved a few weeks later.

Conclusion

Mediastinal cysts remain rare, even in endemic countries, which makes initial diagnosis difficult. Our observation shows the importance of keeping this diagnosis in mind when a patient presents with signs of mediastinal compression.

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Title: Mediastinal hydatid cyst: a case report
Authors: Yassine Msougar
Oussama Afandi
Nadia Ihfa
Yassine Baiz
Youness Rouiessi
Mohamed Khellouki
Benacer Finech
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-7-236

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Mediastinal hydatid cyst: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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