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Yuksel Besir1, Arif Gucu, Suleyman Surer

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital, Bursa, Turkey.

Indian Heart Journal
|February 27, 2013
PubMed

Insights

A rare cardiac hydatid cyst in the interventricular septum was surgically removed from a 54-year-old female. This exceptional case highlights successful treatment of a rare heart cyst compressing cardiac function.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Parasitology
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
  • Cysts in the interventricular septum are exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic and surgical challenges.

Observation:

  • A 54-year-old female presented with chest pain, dyspnea, and malaise.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large cystic mass (50 × 59 mm) in the interventricular septum, compressing both ventricles and protruding to the right ventricular epicardium.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the cardiac hydatid cyst was successfully performed.
  • The patient recovered without symptoms and was discharged on the 8th postoperative day.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering rare parasitic infections in cardiac masses.
  • Successful surgical management of interventricular septal hydatid cysts is feasible, even with significant cardiac compression.

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