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Infected myocardial hydatid cyst imitating left ventricular aneurysm
1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Yuzuncu Yil University School of Medicine, Van, Turkey. vkutay@yahoo.com
Cardiovascular Surgery (London, England)
|April 22, 2003
Summary
This case study details an infected intracardiac hydatid cyst, a rare heart condition. Surgical removal led to a full recovery, highlighting successful treatment for this parasitic infection.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Parasitology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Intracardiac hydatid cysts are rare parasitic infections caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
- Symptoms can be nonspecific, including chest pain, dyspnea, and fever, often leading to delayed diagnosis.
Observation:
- A 7 cm cystic mass was identified at the left ventricular apex in a patient presenting with constitutional symptoms.
- Echocardiography, MRI, and hemagglutination tests confirmed an infected hydatid cyst.
Findings:
- Surgical excision using cardiopulmonary bypass successfully removed the infected hydatid cyst.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of an infected hydatid cyst.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in cardiac masses, even in non-endemic areas.
- Successful surgical management offers a favorable prognosis for patients with intracardiac hydatid cysts.