“…6,10,11 The techniques of cardiac imaging, either computed tomography or 2-dimensional echocardiography, that are sensitive and useful diagnostic procedures in cardiac echinococcosis have greatly facilitated the detection of cardiac involvement. 8,10,11 After the diagnosis, because of the location and the risk of rupture with consequent pulmonary embolization, surgery should be performed on an emergency basis. 3,5,12 In our case, too, cardiac surgery was performed on an emergency basis, and when the heart was opened, rupture of the cyst was easily visible.…”