A Hydatid Cyst in Left Ventricular Lateral Wall



Figure 74.2 Apical 5-chamber shows cyst in left ventricular wall. LA, left atrium; LV, left ventricle; RA, right atrium; RV, right ventricle.

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Figure 74.3 The velocity of left low pulmonary vein was 1 m/sec.

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The diagnosis was confirmed with immunohistochemistry and enzyme linked immunosorbent assay for echinococcosis.


Management: Patient underwent surgical resection of the cyst. A multilocular cyst was noted. The cyst consisted of a dense co-liquated material.

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