CAUGHT IN TRANSIT: HEPATOPULMONARY HYDATID DISEASE CROSSING ANATOMICAL BOUNDARIES -A CASE REPORT

Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, is a zoonotic infection primarily affecting the liver and lungs. Rarely, both organs are involved simultaneously, termed hepatopulmonary hydatid disease (HPHD) reported in less than 5-13% of all hydatid cases, posing diagnostic and therapeutic challenges. We report a 21-year-old female presenting with hemoptysis from a ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst and concurrent hepatic hydatidosis. Diagnosis was confirmed via CECT, revealing characteristic pulmonary and hepatic lesions. This case highlights the role of early imaging and a multidisciplinary approach involving pulmonology, hepatobiliary and cardiothoracic surgery, and anesthesiology for optimal outcomes.