Cystic echinococcosis of the interventricular septum: a rare clinical presentation

İRİZ E., Yayli S., KULA S.

CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG, vol.30, no.10, pp.1515-1516, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 30 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.1017/s1047951120002383
  • Journal Name: CARDIOLOGY IN THE YOUNG
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Agricultural & Environmental Science Database, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.1515-1516
  • Keywords: Cystic echinococcosis, cardiac, interventricular septum
  • Gazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Cystic echinococcosis caused by infection with the larvae form of Echinococcus granulosus remains highly endemic and constitutes a public health concern in some regions of the world. In this case report, we present a rare children case of interventricular hydatid cyst with a size of approximately 5 cm and its successful treatment.