Citation
N. Kurtoglu et al., Interventricular septal hydatid cyst, ECHOCARDIOG, 17(7), 2000, pp. 693-695
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY-A JOURNAL OF CARDIOVASCULAR ULTRASOUND AND ALLIED TECHNIQUES
ISSN journal
07422822
→ ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
7
Year of publication
2000
Pages
693 - 695
Database
ISI
SICI code
0742-2822(200010)17:7<693:ISHC>2.0.ZU;2-N
Abstract
In this report we describe an unusual case of cardiac echinococcus located
in the interventricular septum invaded by a cystic mass. It was demonstrate
d by using transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) and confirmed with magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI). Surgical excision (cystopericystectomy) was perfo
rmed on the patient as a curative therapy. Early recurrence was observed de
spite additional medical therapy with albendazole.