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Echinococcosis in left ventricle: a case report.
Li Su1, Jianqun Yu, Chengzhong Dai
1Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
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|April 23, 2019
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of cardiac echinococcosis in a child, highlighting surgery as a viable treatment. Despite initial improvement, the patient
Area of Science:
- Parasitology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Echinococcosis (hydatid disease) is a parasitic infection primarily affecting the liver.
- Cardiac involvement is exceptionally rare, particularly in pediatric cases.
Observation:
- An 8-year-old child presented with prolonged chest and abdominal pain, hepatomegaly, and an abdominal mass.
- Initial investigations revealed no cardiac lesions on ultrasound, but diagnosis of cardiac echinococcosis was made based on clinical history, imaging, and serology.
Findings:
- Surgical intervention involved cyst evacuation and internal capsule removal.
- Post-surgery, the patient showed significant improvement, but tragically died due to hepatic hydatid cyst rupture after refusing further high-risk treatments.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses like cardiac echinococcosis in children with relevant symptoms.
- Surgery is presented as an effective therapy for cardiac echinococcosis, crucial for preventing life-threatening complications such as anaphylaxis from cyst rupture.
- Accurate diagnosis via imaging, including cardiac MRI, and comprehensive treatment of all affected organs are vital for patient prognosis.