Primary cardiac hydatid cyst presenting as noncompaction cardiomyopathy

Echocardiography. 2017 Jan;34(1):141-142. doi: 10.1111/echo.13391. Epub 2016 Sep 30.

Abstract

We report a case of cyst was initially labeled as left ventricular noncompaction cardiomyopathy. An accurate diagnosis is essential to establish the most effective treatment strategy. In particular, echocardiographic examination assists in identifying the correct diagnosis. In this case, two-dimensional and three-dimensional echocardiography and computed tomography were used for definitive diagnosis of cardiac hydatid cyst.

Keywords: cardiac imaging; hydatid cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis*
  • Cardiomyopathies / parasitology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis*
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Heart Ventricles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*