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Left ventricular hydatid cyst presenting with acute ischemic stroke: case report
Esmeray Acartürk1, Ali öZeren, Mevlüt Koç
1Department of Cardiology, Cukurova University, School of Medicine, Adana, Turkey. kanarya@cu.edu.tr
Summary
A rare cardiac hydatid cyst in a young boy led to an acute ischemic stroke due to embolization. This case highlights a unique presentation of a rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Parasitology
Background:
- Cardiac hydatid cysts are uncommon parasitic infections of the heart.
- Embolization from cardiac masses can lead to cerebrovascular events.
Observation:
- A pediatric patient presented with symptoms of an acute ischemic stroke.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a hydatid cyst located in the left ventricle of the heart.
Findings:
- The patient's stroke was attributed to embolization originating from the left ventricular hydatid cyst.
- This represents a rare clinical manifestation of cardiac echinococcosis.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering parasitic cardiac masses in the differential diagnosis of stroke, even in young patients.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management of cardiac hydatid cysts are crucial to prevent embolic complications like stroke.