Cardiac Echinococcosis: Rare and Challenging Presentations-A Case Series.

J Clin UltrasoundJun 8, 2026 (epub)
Case ReportCardiologyInfectious Diseases

Deniz Delibaş, Büşra Gülnihal Soylu, Taner Yumak et al.

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Case in brief

A 58-year-old female presented with chest pain, leading to the discovery of a cardiac hydatid cyst. Initial imaging with X-ray and transthoracic echocardiography was inconclusive, but cardiac magnetic resonance imaging confirmed the diagnosis. The cyst was located in the interventricular septum. The patient was managed successfully, highlighting the importance of advanced imaging in such cases.

Diagnostic / clinical pearl

Clinicians should consider cardiac echinococcosis in patients from endemic regions presenting with cardiac cystic masses, especially when initial imaging is inconclusive.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42260329

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