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Case Report
Masquerading parasites: A case study on pulmonary echinococcosis mimicking lung cancer and bronchogenic cyst
1 Undergraduate Student, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL, USA
2 Medical Student, University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL, USA
3 PhD, Advanced Practice Provider, Internal and Hospital Medicine, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
4 DO, MBA, Assistant Hospitalist Member, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL, USA
5 Chief, Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiologist, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, Tampa, FL, USA
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Jacqueline Wesolow
DO, MBA, Tampa, FL,
USA
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Article ID: 101452Z01MA2024
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Abulhaija M, Jacobs D, Dominguez D, Abulhaija A, Wesolow J, Greene JN. Masquerading parasites: A case study on pulmonary echinococcosis mimicking lung cancer and bronchogenic cyst. Int J Case Rep Images 2024;15(1):83–88.ABSTRACT
Introduction: Pulmonary echinococcosis, caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granuloses, presents significant diagnostic challenges, often mimicking more common thoracic pathologies, such as lung cancer and bronchogenic cysts. This report underscores the importance of considering echinococcosis in differential diagnoses for lung lesions.
Case Report: We discuss the case of a 24-year-old male, initially suspected to have an intrapulmonary bronchogenic cyst, later diagnosed with pulmonary echinococcosis. The diagnosis was established through a combination of radiological findings, surgical intervention, and pathological examination, highlighting the complexities involved in correctly identifying this parasitic infection.
Conclusion: This case illustrates the critical need for heightened awareness and a comprehensive diagnostic approach to pulmonary echinococcosis, particularly in endemic areas. It emphasizes the role of detailed imaging and consideration of echinococcosis in the differential diagnosis of cystic lung lesions to prevent misdiagnosis and ensure appropriate treatment.
Keywords: Cystic lung masses, Diagnostic challenges, Echinococcus cysts, Echinococcus granuloses, Hydatid disease, Immunosuppressed patients, Pulmonary echinococcosis, Zoonotic infections
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Author Contributions
Mustafa Abulhaija - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Derek Jacobs - Acquisition of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Final approval of the version to be published
Dallas Dominguez - Interpretation of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Ashraf Abulhaija - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Analysis of data, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Jacqueline Wesolow - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
John N Greene - Substantial contributions to conception and design, Acquisition of data, Interpretation of data, Drafting the article, Revising it critically for important intellectual content, Final approval of the version to be published
Guarantor of SubmissionThe corresponding author is the guarantor of submission.
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Consent StatementWritten informed consent was obtained from the patient for publication of this article.
Data AvailabilityAll relevant data are within the paper and its Supporting Information files.
Conflict of InterestAuthors declare no conflict of interest.
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