Title of article
Cardiac Tamponade by Hydatid Pericardial Cyst: A Rare Case Report
Author/Authors
Paswan, Anil Kumar Department of Anesthesia - Institute of Medical Science - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India , Prakash, Shashi Department of Anesthesia - Institute of Medical Science - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India , Dubey, Rajeev K Department of Anesthesia - Institute of Medical Science - Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
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3
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1
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3
Abstract
Introduction: Hydatid cysts are most commonly found in the liver and lungs but they are rarely found in pericardium. Case Presentation: We present a rare case of isolated hydatid cyst in pericardium of heart of a 70 year old female presented in casualty with unusual features like, dyspnea, palpitation and chest pain mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Discussion: Hydatid cyst in Pericardium represents only 0.5-2% of cases of systemic echinoccocal infection. Isolated pericardial cyst is very rare in endemic region and may present mimicking acute coronary syndrome. Cardiac hydatid cysts should always be considered in presence of eosinophilia as present like acute coronary syndrome in endemic area.
Keywords
Pericardium , Echinococcosis , Heart Failure , Angina Pectoris
Journal title
Astroparticle Physics
Serial Year
2014
Record number
2473195
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