Abstract
Lipoid pneumonia associated with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 20-year-old male is described. On the basis of clinical and radiological findings suggestive of pulmonary hydatid cyst, a thoracotomy was performed. Histopathology of the resected right upper lobe indicated hydatid cyst and lipoid pneumonia.
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