Acute pulmonary embolism due to hydatid cyst.

Abstract:Hydatid disease is a rare cause of acute pulmonary embolism. This complication may develop after invasion of the cardiovascular system. A case of acute pulmonary embolism due to multiple hydatid cysts is reported.

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