Surgical excision of an epicardial ventricular hydatid cyst

Isolated cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare entity. It warrants early surgical repair because cyst rupture is potentially fatal. We report the case of a 32-year-old lady with an epicardial ventricular hydatid cyst, which was managed successfully by complete cyst excision.

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Published in:Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals 2020-06, Vol.28 (5), p.273-275
Main Authors: Kumar, Ashok, Ballal, Paritosh, Nagamani, Alur Chikkabasavaiah, Sheriff, Sadiq Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Isolated cardiac hydatid cyst is a rare entity. It warrants early surgical repair because cyst rupture is potentially fatal. We report the case of a 32-year-old lady with an epicardial ventricular hydatid cyst, which was managed successfully by complete cyst excision.
ISSN:0218-4923
1816-5370
DOI:10.1177/0218492320927200