Abstract
Background: Echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection that is characterised clinically by the development of hydatid cysts in different organs, mainly the liver and lungs. Cardiac involvement is rare but can lead to serious and fatal complications.
Case Report: We report a rare challenging case of multiple, extensive cardiac and pulmonary Echinococcal cysts that were treated by successful single-stage surgical resection via median sternotomy without additional thoracic incisions.
Conclusion: This article highlights the rare presentation of multiple, extensive cardiac and pulmonary Echinococcal cysts and how to overcome diagnostic challenges in the era of modern diagnostic imaging. Surgical removal remains the mainstay treatment, and a single-stage surgical approach is feasible in capable centres. Perioperative chemotherapy with Albendazole and the intraoperative use of scolicidal agents improved immediate surgical outcomes, although long-term effects could not be established in this case due to loss of follow-up.
Keywords: Hydatid cyst, Echinococcosis, Heart, Cardiac, Lung, Surgery, Case report.
New Emirates Medical Journal
Title:Multiple, Extensive Cardiac and Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts Managed by a Single-stage Surgical Removal: A Case Report
Volume: 5 Issue: 1
Author(s): Musab Egaimi, Byoung Kwon Kim and Ji Min Chang*
Affiliation:
- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Chair of Cardiovascular Center, Sheikh Khalifa Specialty Hospital, Ras Al-Khaimah, UAE
Keywords: Hydatid cyst, Echinococcosis, Heart, Cardiac, Lung, Surgery, Case report.
Abstract:
Background: Echinococcosis is a zoonotic infection that is characterised clinically by the development of hydatid cysts in different organs, mainly the liver and lungs. Cardiac involvement is rare but can lead to serious and fatal complications.
Case Report: We report a rare challenging case of multiple, extensive cardiac and pulmonary Echinococcal cysts that were treated by successful single-stage surgical resection via median sternotomy without additional thoracic incisions.
Conclusion: This article highlights the rare presentation of multiple, extensive cardiac and pulmonary Echinococcal cysts and how to overcome diagnostic challenges in the era of modern diagnostic imaging. Surgical removal remains the mainstay treatment, and a single-stage surgical approach is feasible in capable centres. Perioperative chemotherapy with Albendazole and the intraoperative use of scolicidal agents improved immediate surgical outcomes, although long-term effects could not be established in this case due to loss of follow-up.
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Egaimi Musab, Kim Kwon Byoung and Chang Min Ji*, Multiple, Extensive Cardiac and Pulmonary Hydatid Cysts Managed by a Single-stage Surgical Removal: A Case Report, New Emirates Medical Journal 2024; 5 : e030823219401 . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0250688204666230803115254
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/0250688204666230803115254 |
Print ISSN 0250-6882 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 0250-6882 |
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