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Cardiac cystic echinococcosis: Report of three cases

Ozge Altaş1, Sabit Sarıkaya2, Hakan Saçlı3

  • 1Consultant Cardiovascular Surgeon, Kartal Dr Lutfi Kirdar Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul 34890, Turkey.

Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
|December 3, 2014
PubMed

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Surgical removal of cardiac hydatid cysts is recommended for all patients, regardless of cyst location or symptoms. This approach ensures complete eradication of the hydatid disease, as demonstrated in a study of three patients.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Parasitology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Cardiac hydatidosis is a rare parasitic infection caused by Echinococcus granulosus.
  • Cysts can occur in various cardiac locations, including the interventricular septum and ventricular walls.
  • Diagnosis and management require advanced imaging and surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the surgical management and outcomes of three patients with cardiac hydatidosis.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of surgical cyst removal in treating cardiac hydatid disease.
  • To emphasize the importance of surgical intervention regardless of cyst characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of three surgically treated cardiac hydatidosis cases (2010-2012).
  • Diagnosis confirmed by echocardiography; Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) used for cyst assessment.
  • Surgical excision performed under cardiopulmonary bypass.

Main Results:

  • Two patients had cysts in the interventricular septum; one had an apicoinferior left ventricular (LV) lesion.
  • All patients underwent successful surgical removal of cardiac hydatid cysts.
  • No postoperative complications or mortality were observed.
  • Patients remained free of hydatid disease at two-year follow-up.

Conclusions:

  • Surgical excision of cardiac hydatid cysts is a safe and effective treatment.
  • Complete removal is crucial for preventing recurrence and ensuring patient recovery.
  • Surgery is indicated for all cardiac hydatidosis cases, including asymptomatic individuals.

Keywords:
CystsEchinococcosisHydatid echinococcosisParasitologyVentricular septum

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