Isolated Pericardial Hydatid Cyst

Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon disease, mostly involving the myocardium. Involvement of the pericardium or isolated pericardial hydatid cysts are extremely rare and therefore can mimic other pericardial cystic diseases. Herein we present the radiological and surgical findings of an asymptomatic...

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Published in:Electronic journal of general medicine 2015-01, Vol.12 (1), p.74
Main Authors: Vurdem, Ümit Erkan, İnci, Mehmet Fatih, Fazlıoğlu, Mithat, Taşdemir, Arzu, İmamoğlu, Hakan
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Language:English
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Summary:Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon disease, mostly involving the myocardium. Involvement of the pericardium or isolated pericardial hydatid cysts are extremely rare and therefore can mimic other pericardial cystic diseases. Herein we present the radiological and surgical findings of an asymptomatic isolated pericardial hydatid cyst.
ISSN:2516-3507
2516-3507
DOI:10.15197/sabad.1.12.14