Hydatid cyst in the right ventricular outflow tract: Successful surgical outcome of a rare entity

Abstract

Echinococcosis is endemic in India but heart is an uncommon site of presentation of hydatid cyst. We report a case of a young female with hydatid cyst of right ventricular outflow tract who was operated through median sternotomy under cardiopulmonary bypass and entire cyst was successfully removed. The preoperative diagnosis was confirmed by histopathology of the excised specimen. (Ind J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2009; 25: 40-42)

Intracardiac hydatid cyst located in right ventricular outflow tract: a rare site

“…Initially, the cyst grows slowly between the cardiac fibers and causes no signs or symptoms. Later, it may cause pericardial pain and dyspnea, invade the surrounding structure, obstruct the blood flow, and also invade the conductive system of heart and cause cardiac arrhythmias or conduction blocks [ 2 , 5 ]. Some cases can mimic acute coronary syndrome [ 3 ], and may mandate coronary angiography (CAG).…”

Usefulness of bubble study in echocardiographic diagnosis of contained rupture of hydatid cyst in the right ventricular outflow tract

“…Human incidence rates for CE disease can be as high as 50 per 100 000 person‐years, with prevalence reaching 5%–10% in highly endemic regions like the Indian subcontinent, China, South America, and some parts of eastern Africa . CE disease can affect any organ of the body, but the liver (70%) and lungs (20%) are the most commonly affected . In comparison, the primary location of AE disease is the liver.…”

“…2 CE disease can affect any organ of the body, but the liver (70%) and lungs (20%) are the most commonly affected. 2,4,5 In comparison, the primary location of AE disease is the liver. Cardiac involvement is rare and is reported in less than 2% of all reported human cases.…”