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A case of hydatid cyst with intramural cardiac localization
N Akçakaya1, Y Söylemez, H Cokuğras
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Istanbul, Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty of Infectious Diseases, Turkey.
Scandinavian Journal of Infectious Diseases
|January 1, 1994
Insights
A rare case of a 12-year-old boy with an intramural hydatid cyst of the heart is presented. The cardiac cyst was successfully removed using open heart surgery.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Parasitology
- Pediatric Surgery
Background:
- Hydatid disease, caused by Echinococcus granulosus, rarely affects the heart, accounting for less than 2% of all hydatid cyst localizations.
- Intramural cardiac hydatid cysts are exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic and surgical challenges.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old male presented with an intramural hydatid cyst located within the heart muscle.
- Diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence and precise location of the cardiac cyst.
Findings:
- The patient underwent successful surgical excision of the intramural hydatid cyst via open heart surgery.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a hydatid cyst.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare presentations of hydatid disease in pediatric cardiology.
- Successful surgical intervention demonstrates the feasibility of treating intramural cardiac hydatid cysts.
- Early diagnosis and prompt surgical management are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with cardiac echinococcosis.
Abstract:
A 12-year-old boy with an intramural hydatid cyst of the heart is presented. In hydatid disease the incidence of cardiac cyst localization is less than 2%. The cyst was successfully excised by open heart surgery.