Cardiac Hydatid Cyst: An Uncommon Presentation of Echinococcosis Infection | Chapter 16 | Advancement and New Understanding in Medical Science Vol. 4

Cystic hydatid disease is a common health problem in low- and middle-income countries. It commonly affects the liver and lungs. Cardiac involvement is a relatively rare manifestation. Among all infected patients, 0.5-2% exhibit cardiac hydatidosis.  Cardiac hydatid cyst is a diagnostic challenge. It can cause fatal complications, including anaphylactic shock, systemic or pulmonary embolism, dissemination, arrhythmias, valvular dysfunction or sudden death.

Author(s) Details:

Med Amin Mesrati,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Yosra Mahjoub,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Nouha Ben Abdejlil,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Marwa Boussaid,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Meriem Belhaj,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Hiba Limem,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Ali Chadly,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

Abdelfeteh Zakhama,
Department of Pathology, University of Monastir, Monastir, 5000, Tunisia.

Abir Aissaoui,
Department of Forensic Medicine, University of Monastir, Mahdia, 5100, Tunisia.

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