Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2899358 | Cardiovascular Pathology | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Localization of hydatid cysts in the heart is a rare phenomenon, with an incidence of 0.5-2%. In almost half these cases, the heart is the sole organ to be involved. We report a case of massive pericardial hydatidosis in a female patient who presented with features of congestive cardiac failure. Cysts in the endocardium of right side of the heart resulted in fatal pulmonary embolism.
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Authors
Ashish Katewa, Pradeep Vaideeswar, Jayant V. Khandekar, Sayed Sajid, Rahul M. Jawale, Nandkishore B. Agrawal, Pragati A. Sathe,