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To illustrate the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for primary pleural hydatid cysts, which are extremely rare.

Primary Mediastinal Pleural Hydatid Cyst Mimicking Tuberculous Pleuritis: A Case Report

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To illustrate the diagnostic challenges and treatment options for primary pleural hydatid cysts, which are extremely rare.
Present a case of a 26-year-old female with respiratory symptoms and significant pleural effusion.
Conduct serologic testing and imaging to assess the pleural effusion characteristics.
Perform video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery for biopsy and confirm diagnosis.
Initial tests suggested tuberculous pleuritis based on elevated adenosine deaminase.
Negative cultures and positive anti-Echinococcus antibodies indicated hydatid disease.
Surgical excision revealed a cystic mass and confirmed diagnosis via histopathology.

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A case report finds primary pleural hydatid cysts may mimic tuberculous pleuritis, suggesting diagnostic considerations are crucial.

Tannous et al. (2026) studied this question.

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