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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… Click to show full 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.
Keywords:
pulmonary hydatid;
case;
hydatid cyst;
concomitant intramyocardial;
hydatid
Journal Title: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery
Year Published: 2017
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