Abstract
Multiple hydatidosis in a thoracic localization is unusual and a cardiac localization very exceptional. We report a case of multiple hydatidosis greatly improved by medical treatment with albendazole which was associated with a cardiac cyst successfully treated by surgical resection. No recurrence has been observed at 4 year follow-p. We point out therapeutic management options in these unusual forms of the disease.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Albendazole / therapeutic use
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Anticestodal Agents / therapeutic use
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Echinococcosis / complications
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Echinococcosis / diagnostic imaging*
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Echinococcosis / surgery
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / complications
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging*
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / drug therapy
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Female
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Heart Diseases / complications
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Heart Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
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Heart Diseases / surgery
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Humans
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Substances
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Anticestodal Agents
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Albendazole