A concomitant intramyocardial and pulmonary hydatid cyst: a rare case report
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
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32(2): 138-140, Mar.-Apr. 2017. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-old lady is reported. Surgical removal of the cardiac hydatid cyst was done with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by removal of pulmonary hydatid cyst.
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Main subject:
Echinococcosis
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Echinococcosis, Pulmonary
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Heart Diseases
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. bras. cir. cardiovasc
Journal subject:
Cardiology
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General Surgery
Year:
2017
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
India
Institution/Affiliation country:
Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College/IN
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