Surgical treatment and outcome of cardiac cystic echinococcosis

Abstract

Cardiac cystic echinococcosis (CE) remains a very infrequent zoonotic infection. Presenting symptoms of cardiac hydatid disease are variable depending on the size, number and location of the cyst. Echocardiography, corroborated with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging, affords the best diagnostic and follow-up confirmation. Surgical treatment is associated with a low morbidity and mortality, and the selection of proper technique is very important to completely remove the hydatid cyst and prevent recurrence. Postoperative oral antiparasitic therapy is necessary for a definitive cure.

An unusual cause of chest pain: An isolated huge cardiac hydatid cyst

“…1 The most common locations for hydatid cysts are the liver (65%) and lungs (25%). 1 The most common locations for hydatid cysts are the liver (65%) and lungs (25%).…”

“…H ydatid disease is a human parasitic infection caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus and mostly seen in underdeveloped and developing countries. 1 The most common locations for hydatid cysts are the liver (65%) and lungs (25%). 2 Cardiac involvement is rare and constitutes 0.5-2% of all hydatid disease.…”

Lone, Mobile Left Atrial Hydatid Cyst

“…1 Echinococcosis, most prevalent in developing countries where sheep are raised, is endemic in Turkey. 2 In human beings, the parasite is most often found in the liver (in 65% of cases) and lungs (25% of cases). 3 Because of myocardial contractions, the heart is rarely a target organ in which the echinococcal cyst will nest, 4 and indeed cardiac involvement is observed in only 0.5% to 2% of patients who have hydatid disease.…”

Sustained Ventricular Tachycardia as the First Manifestation of Hydatid Cyst Located in the Interventricular Septum

“…10 Postoperative oral albendazole or mebendazole is necessary for a definitive cure. It should be clarified whether the cyst is in active or passive stage before an invasive treatment such as percutaneous treatment or surgery is performed.…”

“…Surgical treatment is associated with low morbidity and mortality and is used to prevent recurrences. 10 Postoperative oral albendazole or mebendazole is necessary for a definitive cure.…”