Hydatid cyst fistula into the aorta presenting with massive hemoptysis. Case report and literature review.
Hydatid involvement of the aorta is extremely uncommon. We present a case where a hydatid cyst of the lung eroded into the thoracic aorta, causing massive hemoptysis. Successful repair was performed by resection (including left lower lobectomy) and graft interposition.
Harris
D G
DG
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tygerberg Hospital, Parow Valley, Cape Town, 7505, South Africa. dghrrs@aol.com
Van Vuuren
W M
WM
Augustyn
J
J
Rossouw
G J
GJ
D000328:Adult; D001018:Aortic Diseases / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004445:Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006469:Hemoptysis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016157:Vascular Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery