Abstract
Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-old lady is reported. Surgical removal of the cardiac hydatid cyst was done with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by removal of pulmonary hydatid cyst.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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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 / surgery*
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Echocardiography
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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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Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging
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Heart Ventricles / surgery
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Humans
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Thoracotomy
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed