Echinococcosis


Epidemiology


Etiology


Physiology


Diagnosis


Clinical Manifestations

Pulmonary Manifestations

General Pulmonary Symptoms

Pleural Effusion (see Pleural Effusion-Exudate, [[Pleural Effusion-Exudate]])

Well-Circumscribed Lung Nodule or Mass (see Lung Nodule or Mass, [[Lung Nodule or Mass]])

Other Manifestations


Treatment

Anti-Parasitic Agents

Aspiration of Cyst with Infusion of Hypertonic Saline, 95% Alcohol, or 10% Peroxide

Surgical Resection


References