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  • PNEUMOTHORAX, EMPYEMA AND LUNG CYSTS
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    PNEUMOTHORAX, EMPYEMA AND LUNG CYSTS

    Pneumothorax & Empyema Types Pneumothorax and empyema are both conditions that affect the lungs, but they are distinct entities. Let me explain the different types of each condition: Types of Pneumothorax: Spontaneous Pneumothorax: This occurs without any apparent cause or…

  • QUICK TIPS REGARDING HYDATID CYSTS
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    QUICK TIPS REGARDING HYDATID CYSTS

    Introduction Hydatid cysts, also known as echinococcosis or hydatid disease, are parasitic infections caused by the larvae of the tapeworms Echinococcus granulosus or Echinococcus multilocularis. These cysts primarily affect the liver and lungs but can also occur in other organs…