An uncommon localization of a giant hydatid cyst presenting with cardiac tamponade
Cardiac involvement in hydatid cyst disease is a rare manifestation and may remain asymptomatic for years. The location of the cyst determines the presentation. In this report, we present a case of hydatid cyst presenting with massive pericardial effusion, right ventricle compression leading to card...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KARE Publishing
2015-01-01
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Series: | Türk Kardiyoloji Derneği Arşivi |
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Online Access: | https://jag.journalagent.com/z4/download_fulltext.asp?pdir=tkd&un=TKDA-59207 |
Summary: | Cardiac involvement in hydatid cyst disease is a rare manifestation and may remain asymptomatic for years. The location of the cyst determines the presentation. In this report, we present a case of hydatid cyst presenting with massive pericardial effusion, right ventricle compression leading to cardiac tamponade. The diagnosis was established with transthoracic, transesophageal echocardiagraphy and computed tomography. |
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ISSN: | 1016-5169 |