Hydatid cyst of the left ventricle of the heart
Jordan Medical Journal. 2012; 46 (4): 381-384
in English
| IMEMR
| ID: emr-155534
ABSTRACT
The present study involves a 47-year-old male patient from Jordan that presented with a history of progressive shortness of breath and chest tightness. Cardiac hydatidosis was diagnosed based on typical radiological findings and a positive serology test. Intra-operatively, there was a mass of a hydatid cyst located in the left ventricle and interventricular septum with no other organs involved. The patient was treated by a surgical excision and albendazole without any complications
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Albendazole
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Echinococcosis
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Heart Diseases
Type of study:
Case report
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Jordan Med. J.
Year:
2012
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