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Isolated Pericardial Hydatid Cyst: A Case Report
Hasan Cece1, Sema Yildiz1, Ozgur Sogut2
1Harran University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Sanliurfa, Turkey.
Insights
Cardiac echinococcosis, a rare condition, typically affects the heart muscle. This case highlights an extremely rare isolated pericardial hydatid cyst, presenting with chest pain and shortness of breath.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Parasitology
- Radiology
Background:
- Cardiac echinococcosis is an exceptionally rare parasitic infection of the heart.
- Hydatid cysts predominantly occur within the myocardium, particularly the left ventricular wall.
Observation:
- This report details an extremely rare instance of an isolated pericardial hydatid cyst.
- The patient presented to the emergency department with symptoms of mid-sternal chest pain and dyspnea.
Findings:
- Diagnostic imaging modalities including echocardiography, CT, and MRI are crucial for identifying cardiac echinococcosis.
- This case underscores the possibility of hydatid cysts developing solely within the pericardium.
Implications:
- Awareness of isolated pericardial hydatid cysts is important for accurate diagnosis in patients with relevant symptoms.
- This case expands the understanding of the anatomical distribution of hydatid disease within the cardiac structures.
Abstract:
Cardiac echinococcosis is extremely rare, and cysts are found mostly within the myocardium. Most cardiac hydatid cysts are located in the left ventricular wall. Only a few cases of isolated pericardial hydatid cysts have been reported. Echocardiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are important diagnostic tools for the diagnosis of echinococcosis. Herein, we report a rare case of isolated pericardial hydatid cyst who presented to our emergency department with complaints of mid-sternal chest pain and shortness of breath.