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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Echinococcosis | Case Report

Precordial pain induced by the isolated cardiac hydatid cyst in interventricular septum: a case report

Authors: Tiange Li, Yunfei Ling, Yongjun Qian

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Human hydatid disease occurs after infection with Echinococcus granulosus, mainly involves liver and lung, while hydatid involves heart is infrequent. A great majority of hydatid diseases could be asymptomatic, and incidentally found through examination. Here, we reported a woman who suffered an isolated cardiac hydatid cyst located at the interventricular septum.

Case presentation

A 48-year-old woman presented intermittent chest pain was admitted to the hospital. Imaging examination revealed a cyst located at the interventricular septum near the right ventricular apex. Considering medical history, radiological findings and serological results, cardiac hydatid disease was suspected. The cyst was successfully removed, while pathological biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of infection of Echinococcus granulosus. Postoperative course was uneventful, the patient was discharged from hospital without complications.

Conclusion

For symptomatic cardiac hydatid cyst, surgical resection is necessary to avoid progression of disease. During surgical procedure, appropriate methods to reduce the potential risk of hydatid cyst metastasis are essential. Besides surgery, combined with regular drug therapy is an effective strategy to prevent reappearance.

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Title: Precordial pain induced by the isolated cardiac hydatid cyst in interventricular septum: a case report
Authors: Tiange Li
Yunfei Ling
Yongjun Qian
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keyword: Echinococcosis
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02247-9

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Precordial pain induced by the isolated cardiac hydatid cyst in interventricular septum: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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