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[Heart hydatidosis diagnoses with bidimensional echocardiography]
J M Richard1, G Suárez, F Pérez Lorente
1Servicio de Cardiología Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Covadonga, Facultad de Medicina, Oviedo.
Revista De Medicina De La Universidad De Navarra
|October 1, 1989
Summary
A rare calcified hydatid cyst within the heart muscle was successfully diagnosed and surgically treated. This case highlights the importance of considering hydatid disease in chest pain evaluations.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Intramyocardial hydatid cysts are rare parasitic infections of the heart muscle.
- Initial presentation can mimic common cardiac conditions like coronary artery disease.
Observation:
- A patient presented with chest pain and electrocardiogram abnormalities, initially suspected as coronary artery disease.
- Chest roentgenogram revealed calcification, prompting further investigation for hydatid disease.
Findings:
- Two-dimensional echocardiography and left ventriculography confirmed the presence of an intramyocardial hydatid cyst.
- Coronary arteriography was normal, ruling out significant coronary artery disease.
Implications:
- This case underscores the diagnostic challenges of intramyocardial hydatid cysts.
- Early and accurate diagnosis through imaging modalities is crucial for successful surgical management and improved patient outcomes.