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ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2026

Primary hydatid cyst in the diaphragm: a rare case report.

Hadi Salame, Mohammad Kokash, Shahd Bou Hamdan, Haya Ben Khadra, Reham Alkhatib, Yamama Abo Dakka, Bassel Ibrahim, Hussain Chaban

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Hadi SalameFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0001-9145-7107
Mohammad KokashFaculty of Medicine, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-8612-7472
Shahd Bou HamdanFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0002-5544-6723
Haya Ben KhadraFaculty of Pharmacy, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0000-6904-5627
Reham AlkhatibFaculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Yamama Abo DakkaDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, National University Hospital in Damascus, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.
Bassel IbrahimDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, National University Hospital in Damascus, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0009-9318-6804
Hussain ChabanDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, National University Hospital in Damascus, Faculty of Medicine, Damascus University, Damascus, Syrian Arab Republic.

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Abstract

Introduction and Importance: Hydatid cyst (HC) is a parasitic disease caused by Case Presentation: This report presents the case of a 40-year-old female with a chronic cough and right-sided thoracic heaviness. Imaging revealed a well-defined lesion near the right diaphragm. Surgical exploration via right thoracotomy revealed a 4 × 4 cm fibrotic, spherical lesion originating from the diaphragm. The lesion contained purulent fluid and degenerated membrane remnants, which were consistent with an HC. Complete excision was achieved without complications, and the pathology confirmed the diagnosis. Clinical Discussion: Hydatid disease, caused by Conclusion: This case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by atypical cyst locations, such as the diaphragm, and underscores the importance of imaging and clinical suspicion in achieving a timely diagnosis and appropriate surgical management.

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case reportdiaphragmEchinococcus granulosusextrapulmonaryhydatid cyst

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