[Hydatic pulmonary embolism complicating a cardiac hydatic cyst. A case report]

Tunis Med. 2004 Aug;82(8):777-80.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Hydatic pulmonary embolism: complication of a cardiac hydatic cyst:a case report hydatic cardiac cyst is a rare condition and represents only 0.5 to 2% of all visceral localisations of the hydatid disease. We reported a 28 year old patient with a multiple hydatic pulmonary embolism caused by the rupture of a hydatic cyst of the interventricular septum. The diagnosis was established by transthoracic echocardiography and CT Scan. Surgery was performed without delay and the outcome was good after a five month follow-up. This case illustrates the diagnostic value of the non invasive imaging means in hydatic cyst of the heart and underlines the importance of surgery realized before complications occur.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathies / complications*
  • Cardiomyopathies / parasitology*
  • Echinococcosis / complications*
  • Echinococcosis, Pulmonary / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pulmonary Embolism / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Embolism / parasitology*