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Giant cardiac hydatid cysts with haemodynamic obstruction and arrhythmia: a surgical case series in two Syrian children

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: infections. Despite Syria's high endemicity, paediatric cardiac involvement remains exceptionally rare and underreported. We report two Syrian children (aged 5.5 and 9 years) with giant interventricular septal hydatid cysts. Case 1 presented with significant hemodynamic obstruction, while Case 2 exhibited malignant ventricular arrhythmias. Both underwent successful cardiopulmonary bypass-assisted cystectomy with capitonnage repair and adjuvant albendazole therapy. These cases underscore (1) the life-threatening nature of advanced paediatric cardiac hydatidosis and (2) the critical role of early surgical intervention in endemic regions. Written informed consent for publication was obtained.

Source: Cardiology in the Young

DOI: 10.1017/s1047951125111207

Authors: Mohammad Younes, Ghaith Hasan

Institution: Damascus University

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Pathology and Forensic Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550