CT Diagnosis of Pulmonary Echinococcosis

Objective To analyse the CT features of pulmonary echinococcosis and to assess CT value in diagnosing this disease.Methods CT fingings of pulmonary echinococcosis in 35 cases proved pathologically were analyzed retrospectively.Results Pulmonary granulosus echinococcosis was 33 cases including simple hydatid cyst (11 lesions),datugter cyst hydatid (3 lesions),with calcification (1 lesion) ,rupture (11 lesions),merging infection (4 lesions) and rupture into thorax (3 lesions).Pulmonary alveolar echinococcosis was 2 lesions,CT findings apperared as irregular,peripherally scattered more nodules with small vacuoles or calcification and in combination with hepatic alveolar echinococcosis.Conclusion Pulmonary echinococcosis had characteristic features on CT,CT examination can provide more imaging informations for the treatment of pulmonary echinococcosis