DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2020.v06i05.002

Pages: 142-148

Introduction: Pulmonary hydatid cyst (KHP) is a major health problem, both in frequency and severity. Methods: To determine the epidemiological profile, the clinical and radiological aspects of KHP, we conducted a retrospective descriptive study of 184 cases identified in the respiratory diseases department of the Ibn Rochd Hospital in Casablanca between 2005 and 2019. Results: 93 women and 91 men. The average age was 38.6 years. The revealing signs were dominated by chest pain (84%). The diagnosis of pulmonary hydatidosis was based on imaging and hydatid serology. Thoracic CT was performed in 94% of cases. Bronchoscopy had visualized watery membranes in 22.3% of cases. Hydatic cyst was unique in 58% of cases, associated with liver damage in 19% of cases, heart damage and pulmonary artery in 1.6% of cases. Treatment was surgical in 70.6% of cases. The progression was good in 83% of cases. Conclusion: Hydatid disease is characterized by clinical polymorphism. Chest X-ray is often sufficient to make the diagnosis, while chest CT is still the choice for complicated cysts.