Gross pathology photograph of the membrane and hydatid daughter cysts excised from a human lung.
Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation by a tapeworm of the genus Echinococcus. Endemic areas usually involve third world countries. The liver is the most common organ involved, followed by the lungs.
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