[Right intra-atrial extension of hydatid cyst mimicking cardiac thrombosis. Apropos of a case].
The authors describe an unusual case of hydatid cyst inserted in the inferior vena cava and extending into the right atrium. The transoesoesophageal echocardiographic appearances were similar to those of a thrombus: the tumour was very mobile, echogenic, polylobular with a cord-like pedicle in the inferior vena cava. The pathological examination revealed a ruptured hydatid cyst. The mass and its insertion were not visible on CT scan or cavography. Transoesophageal echocardiography would therefore seem to be a very useful diagnostic method for tumours arising in the inferior vena cava and extending into the right atrium.
Ambrosi
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Service de cardiologie B, hôpital de la Timone, Marseille.
Mesana
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Habib
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Boulain
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Lambert
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Simeoni
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Luccioni
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Extension intra-auriculaire droite d'un kyste hydatique simulant une thrombose cardiaque. A propos d'un cas.