Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: A Rare but Potentially Life-Threatening Presentation of Hydatid Disease

Methodist Debakey Cardiovasc J. 2024 Mar 14;20(2):124-127. doi: 10.14797/mdcvj.1333. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTCardiac echinococcosis is a rare and severe manifestation of hydatid disease. It is caused by parasitic infestation by the Echinococcus species and can lead to life-threatening complications. Diagnosis is difficult due to nonspecific symptoms, but echocardiography is a highly sensitive diagnostic method. Albendazole treatment is effective in managing these cysts and can be an alternative to surgery. A patient with multiple cardiac hydatid cysts was successfully treated with albendazole, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent life-threatening complications.PMID:38495659 | PMC:PMC10941686 | DOI:10.14797/mdcvj.1333
Source: Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research