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ArticleFrontiers in medicine2025

Case Report: Pulmonary echinococcosis misdiagnosed as bronchogenic pulmonary cysts.

Qingcheng Yang, Lyubo Wang, Yuanlong Shi, Siyun Liu, Daoguang Fan, Bencheng Wu, Yi Duan, Chenjun Xin, Lincan Duan

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Qingcheng YangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Lyubo WangDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Yuanlong ShiDepartment of Urology, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Siyun LiuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Daoguang FanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Bencheng WuDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Yi DuanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Chenjun XinDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Yunnan Cancer Hospital, Peking University Cancer Hospital, Kunming, China.
Lincan DuanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Pu'er People's Hospital, Pu'er, China.

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Abstract

Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a zoonotic parasitic infection that poses a significant risk to human health. This article delineates the diagnostic and therapeutic course of a patient afflicted with pulmonary echinococcosis who was admitted to the Department of Thoracic Surgery II at Yunnan Cancer Hospital in April 2024. The patient exhibited a history of extensive exposure to livestock and a penchant for consuming undercooked meat. Prior to undergoing surgical intervention, the patient was initially diagnosed with bronchogenic pulmonary cyst. However, subsequent pathological examination revealed a diagnosis of pulmonary echinococcosis. The rarity of the disease and the paucity of experience in diagnosis and treatment rendered the patient's case a valuable opportunity to elucidate the diagnostic and therapeutic journey. This report aims to provide a comprehensive reference for the accurate identification and treatment of pulmonary echinococcosis in future clinical practice.

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