Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: An Uncommon Presentation of Echinococcosis Infection

Authors

  • Med Amin Mesrati Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Yosra Mahjoub Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Nouha Ben Abdejlil Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Marwa Boussaid Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Meriem Belhaj Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Hiba Limem Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Ali Chadly Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.
  • Abdelfeteh Zakhama Department of Pathology, University of Monastir, Monastir, 5000, Tunisia.
  • Abir Aissaoui Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/anums/v4/7239E

Keywords:

Cystic hydatid disease, pulmonary embolism, arrhythmias, valvular dysfunction

Abstract

Cystic hydatid disease is a common health problem in low- and middle-income countries. It commonly affects the liver and lungs. Cardiac involvement is a relatively rare manifestation. Among all infected patients, 0.5-2% exhibit cardiac hydatidosis.  Cardiac hydatid cyst is a diagnostic challenge. It can cause fatal complications, including anaphylactic shock, systemic or pulmonary embolism, dissemination, arrhythmias, valvular dysfunction or sudden death.

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Published

2024-01-24

How to Cite

Med Amin Mesrati, Yosra Mahjoub, Nouha Ben Abdejlil, Marwa Boussaid, Meriem Belhaj, Hiba Limem, … Abir Aissaoui. (2024). Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: An Uncommon Presentation of Echinococcosis Infection. Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 4, 164–171. https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/anums/v4/7239E

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Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 4

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