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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.
Insights
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.
Abstract:
A case of calcificated intramyocardiac hydatid cyst is presented. The initial diagnosis was coronary artery disease and the onset was chest pain and typical abnormalities of the electrocardiogram. The diagnosis of hydatid disease was suspected from chest roentgenogram and confirmed by two-dimensional echocardiography and left ventriculography. Coronary arteriography was normal and surgical treatment successfully carried out.