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Intracavitary hydatid cyst of the left ventricle in child: an emergency surgery case report.

Authors :
El Malki H
Chetoui A
Fenane H
Benyoussef H
Rhissassi J
Sayah R
Laaroussi M
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2014 Dec 30; Vol. 19, pp. 401. Date of Electronic Publication: 2014 Dec 30 (Print Publication: 2014).
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Hydatid cysts of the heart are very rare in child. In this report we describe an interesting and unique case of an 8-year-old boy with a large cardiac intracavitary hydatid cyst filling the left ventricle. Echocardiography, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and serologic test were necessary for the diagnosis. Once assessing the diagnosis, an emergency open heart surgery was necessary to prevent the complications. Surgery associated to medical treatment provides good results as demonstrated in this case report.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
19
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25995797
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2014.19.401.5770