Multiple Lung Hydatid Cysts and Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Presentation

Hydatid cysts are commonly present in liver. Cardiac hydatid cysts are very rare and represent less than 2% of all cases of hydatidosis. They can occur as widespread infection or as an isolated event. We present here a case with multiple lung hydatid cysts and a single cardiac hydatid cyst involving...

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Published in:Bangladesh journal of medical science (Ibn Sina Trust) 2015-10, Vol.14 (4), p.393-395
Main Authors: Garg, Shyam, Umesh, Umesh, Singh, Varinder Pal, Gupta, Nitin, Aggarwal, Jayant, Kumar, Ravi
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Language:English
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Summary:Hydatid cysts are commonly present in liver. Cardiac hydatid cysts are very rare and represent less than 2% of all cases of hydatidosis. They can occur as widespread infection or as an isolated event. We present here a case with multiple lung hydatid cysts and a single cardiac hydatid cyst involving the apical antero-interventricular septum. A brief overview of disease and the investigations to establish the diagnosis is discussed here with introduction.Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(4) 2015 p.393-395
ISSN:2223-4721
2076-0299
DOI:10.3329/bjms.v14i4.25748