Extrapulmonary intrathoracic hydatid cysts

Abstract

Extrapulmonary locations of hydatid cyst disease in the thorax is a rare condition. Sixteen patients with intrathoracic extrapulmonary hydatid cysts were reviewed retrospectively. Pleural cavity, diaphragm, mediastinum, and pulmonary fissure were the locations of these hydatid cysts. All of the patients underwent to thoracotomy and total resections of the cyst were applied. The follow-up period was 2 years and there were no mortality and morbidity. When an operation planning, it must be remembered that hydatid cyst may be located in many different sites, including extrapulmonary in the thorax.