Co�infection of pulmonary hydatid cyst and tuberculosis: A rare association

Dr Jyoti Prasad Kalita; Dr Bhupen Barman; Prof Manuj Kumar Saikia; Prof Vandana Raphael; Dr Pranjal Phukan; Dr Kalyan Sarma

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2016

Co�infection of pulmonary hydatid cyst and tuberculosis: A rare association

Dr Jyoti Prasad Kalita, Dr Bhupen Barman, Prof Manuj Kumar Saikia, Prof Vandana Raphael, Dr Pranjal Phukan, Dr Kalyan Sarma

Abstract :

 Human hydatid cyst and tuberculosis are two important public health problems especially in developing countries like India. Co–infection of pulmonary hydatid cyst and tuberculosis is very rare. Early clinical diagnosis of this rare co–infection is important as delayed treatment may lead to fatal outcome from either of the diseases. We are reporting a case of a young boy who was presented with and operated for pulmonary hydatid cyst and on surgical exploration later he was histopathologically diagnosed to be co infected with pulmonary tuberculosis. He was started with anti tubercular therapy and albendazole and was improved on follow up. There is limited review in this rare occurrence and with reference to our case we are analyzing the literatures on this condition.