Article ViewAbstractInternational Journal of Medicine and Public Health,2014,4,3,304-306.DOI:10.4103/2230-8598.137723Published:Jul 2014Type:Case ReportMassive hemoptysis in a child: An unusual presentation of hydatid cystDoddaiah Narayanappa, Hassan Sreenivasamurthy Rajani, Mathod Ganeshrao Anilkumar, and Sangaraju Mamatha Doddaiah Narayanappa, Hassan Sreenivasamurthy Rajani, Mathod Ganeshrao Anilkumar, Sangaraju Mamatha Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, Karnataka, India Abstract:A 10-year-old male child presented with recurrent hemoptysis since 1 month and a bout of massive hemoptysis on the previous day of admission. Chest radiography and CT scan revealed a soft tissue inflammatory mass in the right lower lobe. Emergency right lower lobectomy revealed a cavitatory lesion with membrane, communicating with bronchus. Histopathology confirmed the diagnosis of hydatid cyst. Keywords:Child, hemoptysis, hydatid cystView:PDF (1.23 MB) PDFClick here to download the PDF file. ‹ Factors predicting home delivery among women in Bosomtwe-Atwima-Kwanwoma district of Ghana: A case control study Prevalence of tobacco use among adults in Ramanathapuram village of Pondicherry ›
