Serpent Sign in Ruptured Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: a Rare and Important Finding

AYDIN Y., ULAŞ A. B., Eroglu A.

Indian Journal of Surgery, vol.86, no.1, pp.251-252, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s12262-023-03836-7
  • Journal Name: Indian Journal of Surgery
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.251-252
  • Keywords: Hydatid cyst, Lung, Serpent sign
  • Ataturk University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Hydatid cyst disease in humans is an important health problem that can be encountered in all geographies, more frequently in some parts of the world. Intact cysts in endemic areas can be easily diagnosed radiologically. When the hydatid cyst ruptures, it can be confused with many malignant and benign diseases. “Serpent sign” in ruptured pulmonary hydatid cyst should be kept in mind as a rare but important radiological finding for diagnosis.