Both biliopleural fistula and portal hypertension with giant hydatid cyst of the liver

摘要

Hydatid disease still remains an important health problem in endemic regions such as the Mediterranean. The most common complication of liver hydatid cyst is rupture in the biliary tree. Biliopleural fistula and portal hypertension are rare complications due to hydatid cyst. However, these two complications have not previously been reported in the same case. We present a case report in which a giant liver hydatid cyst was complicated with both biliopleural fistula and portal hypertension.