Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst with Multiple Small Bronchopleural Fistula Formations: A Case Report
Hydatid disease is a zoonosis caused by Echinococcus granulosus.It manifests as cystic lesions, most commonly found in the liver and lungs, and rarely in other parts of the body.The disease occurs when a human host accidentally ingests contaminated food containing eggs from canine waste products.Since the clinical characteristics of this disease ar