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A Concomitant Intramyocardial and Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case Report

Year: 2017

Type: dataset

Abstract: Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-old lady is reported. Surgical removal of the cardiac hydatid cyst was done with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by removal of pulmonary hydatid cyst.

Source: Figshare

DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5667154

Authors: Seth, Harsh Sateesh, Mishra, Prashant, Jayant V. Khandekar, Chaitanya Raut, Mohapatra, Chandan Kumar Ray, Ammannaya, Ganesh Kumar K.

Language: English

Topic: Parasitic infections in humans and animals

Subfield: Parasitology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4394554754

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