# Endobronchial Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumour Masquerading as a Ruptured Hydatid Cyst

## TL;DR

A rare case of an endobronchial tumor was mistaken for a ruptured hydatid cyst, highlighting diagnostic challenges.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the literature by presenting a rare endobronchial tumor mimicking a hydatid cyst rupture.

## Key findings

- Endobronchial inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor can mimic a ruptured hydatid cyst clinically.
- Accurate diagnosis requires integrating clinical, radiological, bronchoscopic, and histopathological findings.

## Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumours (IMTs) represent a rare group of neoplastic lesions characterized by a diverse clinical presentation. Endobronchial involvement is infrequently reported, and its manifestation mimicking the symptoms of a ruptured hydatid cyst adds an additional layer of complexity to the diagnostic challenge. This case report delves into an exceptional clinical scenario where an endobronchial IMT masqueraded as a ruptured hydatid cyst, initially confounding the diagnostic team. Through a detailed examination of the patient's clinical history, radiological imaging, bronchoscopy findings and subsequent histopathological analysis, we aim to contribute to the existing medical literature and shed light on the nuances encountered in accurately identifying and differentiating these two entities.