Acute pulmonary embolism due to rupture of pulmonary valve hydatid cyst
Iranian Journal of Radiology. 2008; 5 (1): 7-10
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ABSTRACT
Cardiac hydatid cyst is rare comprising 0.5-2% of all cases. A 20-year-old man was admitted for acute pulmonary embolism. Echocardiography and magnetic resonance imaging revealed hydatid cyst of pulmonary valve annulus. The cyst was drained surgically, and the patient was discharged with oral albendazole. For fatal complications of cardiac hydatid cyst, surgery is recommended in all patients
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IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Válvula Pulmonar
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Rotura
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Imagen por Resonancia Magnética
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Ecocardiografía
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Albendazol
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Enfermedad Aguda
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Diagnóstico Diferencial
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Equinococosis Pulmonar
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Iran. J. Radiol.
Año:
2008
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