Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: A Rare but Potentially Life-Threatening Presentation of Hydatid Disease.

Cardiac echinococcosis is a rare and severe manifestation of hydatid disease. It is caused by parasitic infestation by the Echinococcus species and can lead to life-threatening complications. Diagnosis is difficult due to nonspecific symptoms, but echocardiography is a highly sensitive diagnostic method. Albendazole treatment is effective in managing these cysts and can be an alternative to surgery. A patient with multiple cardiac hydatid cysts was successfully treated with albendazole, highlighting the importance of prompt diagnosis and treatment to prevent life-threatening complications. Copyright: © 2024 The Author(s).

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Kanhai Lalani, M Sudhakar Rao, R Padmakumar, Pankti Parikh, M V Ashwini, Ujwal Teja Dhulipalla. Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: A Rare but Potentially Life-Threatening Presentation of Hydatid Disease. Methodist DeBakey cardiovascular journal. 2024;20(2):124-127

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