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Cardiac hydatid cyst in the interventricular septum: A literature review

S Fennira1, S Kamoun1, B Besbes1

  • 1Cardiology Department, Habib Thameur Hospital, El Manar 2 University, Tunis, Tunisia.

International Journal of Infectious Diseases : IJID : Official Publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases
|September 10, 2019
PubMed

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Human hydatidosis, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, rarely affects the heart. This review examines 45 documented cases of hydatid cysts in the interventricular septum, highlighting this uncommon cardiac manifestation.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Parasitology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Human hydatidosis is primarily caused by Echinococcus granulosus larvae.
  • Cardiac echinococcosis is a rare clinical condition.
  • Involvement of the interventricular septum by hydatid cysts is exceptionally uncommon.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive literature review on hydatid cysts located in the interventricular septum.
  • To consolidate and analyze reported cases of this rare cardiac pathology.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic literature search of the PubMed database.
  • Inclusion criteria focused on hydatid cysts within the interventricular septum.
  • Data extraction and synthesis of identified cases.

Main Results:

  • A total of 45 cases of interventricular septal hydatid cysts were identified.
  • Cases were reported between 1964 and 2019.
  • Analysis focused on epidemiological and clinical characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Hydatid cysts in the interventricular septum represent a rare but significant finding in cardiac echinococcosis.
  • This review underscores the infrequent occurrence and provides a summary of documented instances.
  • Further case reporting may enhance understanding of this rare condition.

Keywords:
Cardiac hydatid cystEchinococcosisInterventricular septum

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