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Infected cardiac hydatid cyst
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Medical Faculty, Atatürk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey. ceviz@tr.net
Heart (British Cardiac Society)
|October 17, 2001
Insights
A rare echinococcal cyst in the heart
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Echinococcal cysts typically affect the liver and lungs.
- Cardiac echinococcosis is rare, especially in the left ventricle.
Observation:
- A 24-year-old woman presented with chest pain and palpitations.
- Imaging studies revealed a semisolid mass in the left ventricular apex.
Findings:
- Echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed an echinococcal cyst.
- Surgical excision of the cyst was successfully performed using cardiopulmonary bypass.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in cardiac masses.
- Successful surgical management of cardiac echinococcosis is achievable.
Abstract:
A 24 year old woman presented with chest pain and palpitation. The presence of a semisolid mass-an echinococcal cyst or tumour-in the left ventricular apex was diagnosed by echocardiography, computed tomography, and magnetic resonance imaging. The infected cyst was seen at surgery. The cyst was removed successfully by using cardiopulmonary bypass with cross clamp.