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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.

Cardiology Research
|March 31, 2017
PubMed
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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:

Keywords:
Cardiac hydatid diseaseComputed tomographyEchinococcosisMagnetic resonance imagingPericardial hydatid cyst

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  • 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.