A bronchobiliary fistula due to giant hydatid cyst

Rev Esp Enferm Dig. 2017 Jun;109(6):462-463.

Abstract

Intrathoracic rupture of hydatid cyst of the liver is a rare but severe complication of echinococcal disease. It represent a serious condition responsible for lesions at 3 levels: hepatic, diaphragmatic, and pulmonary. Early diagnosis and management of septic associated complications are essential. We present the case of a 55 year old female patient with a giant hydatid cyst type CE 2 based on WHO Classification, communicating with the biliary tree and with a massive extension to the right hemithorax.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Albendazole / therapeutic use
  • Animals
  • Biliary Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Biliary Fistula / surgery*
  • Biliary Tract Surgical Procedures
  • Bronchial Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Bronchial Fistula / surgery*
  • Cholangiography
  • Echinococcosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Echinococcosis / drug therapy
  • Echinococcus
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography, Thoracic

Substances

  • Albendazole