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Published on: October 14, 2014
Development of anaphylaxis during biopsy of cardiac, hepatic, and subcutaneous hydatid cysts
Mehmet Yilmaz1, Rüstem Berhan Pirimoglu2, Ismail Guzel3
1Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Gaziantep City Hospital, Gaziantep, Türkiye.
Abstract:
This case report presents a rare occurrence of both subcutaneous and cardiac hydatid cysts in a pediatric patient. A 10-year-old girl admitted with a rapidly enlarging, painful mass in the right dorsal scapular region. During a biopsy procedure under sedation, the patient developed an anaphylactic reaction and subsequent cardiopulmonary arrest. After successful resuscitation, cardiac echocardiography revealed a large hydatid cyst in the interventricular septum. In conclusion, potential complications should always be considered during invasive procedures. In addition, in patients with musculoskeletal masses, a whole-body magnetic resonance imaging may detect and prevent potential complications at an early stage.
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