BACKGROUND: Hydatid disease is rare in Ireland and its incidence and prevalence are unknown. Most cases are diagnosed by a combination of clinical findings, morphological features on imaging and by serological testing. AIMS: We describe an Irish case of pulmonary hydatid disease detected at bronchoscopy by bronchoalveolar lavage, and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of this rare disease requires a high index of suspicion. Treatment is primarily surgical, with a role for antihelminthic agents.
BACKGROUND: Hydatid disease is rare in Ireland and its incidence and prevalence are unknown. Most cases are diagnosed by a combination of clinical findings, morphological features on imaging and by serological testing. AIMS: We describe an Irish case of pulmonary hydatid disease detected at bronchoscopy by bronchoalveolar lavage, and discuss the diagnosis and treatment of the disorder. CONCLUSION: The diagnosis of this rare disease requires a high index of suspicion. Treatment is primarily surgical, with a role for antihelminthic agents.
Authors: M P Zarzosa; A Orduña Domingo; P Gutiérrez; P Alonso; M Cuervo; A Prado; M A Bratos; M García-Yuste; G Ramos; A Rodríguez Torres Journal: Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis Date: 1999-12 Impact factor: 2.803