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  • Cardiology
  • Parasitology
  • Radiology

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  • Hydatid disease typically affects the liver, but cardiac involvement is a rare, potentially life-threatening manifestation.
  • A case of cardiac hydatid cyst in a 75-year-old farmer from an endemic region is presented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of considering cardiac hydatid cysts in the differential diagnosis of cardiac lesions.
  • To emphasize the utility of cardiac MRI in evaluating such lesions.
  • To underscore the potential complications associated with surgical intervention.

Main Methods:

  • Echocardiography was used for initial lesion detection.
  • Serological tests and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed the diagnosis of a cardiac hydatid cyst.
  • Surgical treatment was performed.

Main Results:

  • A cardiac hydatid cyst was identified and surgically treated.
  • Despite treatment, the patient unfortunately experienced fatal cardiac arrhythmia post-surgery.
  • The case illustrates diagnostic challenges, including potentially negative serology.

Conclusions:

  • Cardiac hydatid cysts must be considered in endemic areas, even with non-specific symptoms and negative serological tests.
  • Cardiac MRI provides valuable information for diagnosis and surgical planning.
  • Surgical removal of cardiac hydatid cysts carries significant risks and potential complications.