Abdul Baseer, Manzoor Ahmad, Fizza Iftikhar, Amer Bilal, Imran M.
Pulmonary hydatid involving the whole left lung: a case report.
Pak J Chest Med Jan ;21(1):26-9.

Cystic echinococcosis is a common health problem of developing world which usually occurs in children and adolescents. Giant Hydatid cyst is a special clinical entity which needs special attention. It rarely occurs in adults. Giant Hydatid cyst is usually treated with parenchyma preserving surgery with good outcomes unless not complicated. Resection is another option in cases of destroyed parenchyma. We are presenting a case of giant Hydatid cyst in an adult which was managed by Pneumonectomy with good outcome.

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