Interventricular septal hydatid cyst.
In this report we describe an unusual case of cardiac echinococcus located in the interventricular septum invaded by a cystic mass. It was demonstrated by using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and confirmed with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Surgical excision (cystopericystectomy) was performed on the patient as a curative therapy. Early recurrence was observed despite additional medical therapy with albendazole.
Kurtoglu
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Cardiology Department, Kosuyolu Heart and Research Hospital, Kosuyolu, 81020, Istanbul, Turkey. drnuri@superonline.com
Ermeydan
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Akdemir
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Basaran
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Y
Dindar
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I
D000328:Adult; D015766:Albendazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D000871:Anthelmintics / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009202:Cardiomyopathies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D004443:Echinococcosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D004452:Echocardiography; D006346:Heart Septum; D006352:Heart Ventricles; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012008:Recurrence
D000871:Anthelmintics; D015766:Albendazole