Cardiac hydatid cyst diagnosed by two-dimensional echocardiography

Oliver, José M.; Benito, Lorenzo Perez; O, Ferrufino; Sotillo, JoséFrancisco; Núñez, Lisardo

doi:10.1016/0002-8703(82)90659-7

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“…Physical Examination. Though it is not usually informative [14,18,32,33], the physical examination revealed cardiac abnormalities in 51% of our patients. The signs were often moderate but suggestive of a cardiac disorder.…”

Section: Uncomplicated Cardiac Hydatid Cystsmentioning

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Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

et al. 2001

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Cardiac hydatic cyst is a rare parasitic disease. We reported 45 patients with cardiac hydatid cysts; 33 of the 45 had a primitive, unique cardiac cyst. Altogether, 18 patients of our series were asymptomatic, and 27 patients complained of symptoms (dyspnea, chest pain, palpitations). In 11 cases the cyst was revealed by an acute complication; 3 of the 11 had pulmonary metastatic hydatidosis. The diagnosis was based on a series of test results in which hydatid serology and imaging (echocardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging) played a predominant role. Cystopericystectomy is the gold standard procedure but is sometimes unsuitable for particular sites. In that case, a conservative approach (partial pericystectomy) is mandatory to preserve organ function. The operative mortality rate is 5.5%. Two pericardial recurrences were reported during follow-up.

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Section: Uncomplicated Cardiac Hydatid Cystsmentioning

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Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

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“…2D echocardiography is the diagnostic method of choice 3 and CT/MRI are other diagnostic method. Hydatid cyst of left ventricle is usually localized subepidicardialy and rarely ruptures into the pericardial space.…”

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Left ventricle hydatid cyst of heart removed under cardiopulmonary bypass: anesthesia management

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“…This technique has proven to be highly sensitive in detecting cysts in the heart and surrounding vessels [50], [51].…”

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Management and Outcome of Cardiac and Endovascular Cystic Echinococcosis

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BackgroundCystic echinococcosis (CE) can affect the heart and the vena cava but few cases are reported.MethodsA retrospective case series of 11 patients with cardiac and/or endovascular CE, followed-up over a period of 15 years (1995–2009) is reported.ResultsMain clinical manifestations included thoracic pain or dyspnea, although 2 patients were asymptomatic. Cysts were located mostly in the right atrium and inferior vena cava. Nine patients were previously diagnosed with disseminated CE. Echocardiography was the diagnostic method of choice, although serology, electrocardiogram, chest X-ray, computed tomography/magnetic resonance imaging and histology aided with diagnosis and follow-up. Nine patients underwent cardiac surgery and nine received long-term antiparasitic treatment for a median duration of 25 months (range 4–93 months). One patient died intra-operatively due to cyst rupture and endovascular dissemination. Two patients died 10 and 14 years after diagnosis, due to pulmonary embolism (PE) and cardiac failure, respectively. One patient was lost to follow-up. Patients who had cardiac involvement exclusively did not have complications after surgery and were considered cured. There was only one recurrence requiring a second operation. Patients with vena cava involvement developed PEs and presented multiple complications.ConclusionsCardiovascular CE is associated with a high risk of potentially lethal complications. Clinical manifestations and complications vary according to cyst location. Isolated cardiac CE may be cured after surgery, while endovascular extracardiac involvement is associated with severe chronic complications. CE should be included in the differential diagnosis of cardiovascular disease in patients from endemic areas.

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Cardiac hydatid cyst diagnosed by two-dimensional echocardiography

Cited by 27 publications

References 4 publications

Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

Cardiopericardial Hydatid Cysts

Left ventricle hydatid cyst of heart removed under cardiopulmonary bypass: anesthesia management

Management and Outcome of Cardiac and Endovascular Cystic Echinococcosis

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