Evaluation of pericardial hydatid cysts by different echocardiographic imaging modalities

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2006 Oct;22(5):647-51. doi: 10.1007/s10554-006-9089-4. Epub 2006 Apr 20.

Abstract

Cardiac hydatid disease or echinococcosis is a rare complication of Echinococcus granulosus infection. Traditionally, the diagnosis is made with two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography. This case report shows the complementary function of the different echo modalities (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and contrast echocardiography) and MRI in the evaluation of pericardial hydatid cyst.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnosis
  • Cardiomyopathies / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cardiomyopathies / parasitology
  • Echinococcosis / diagnosis
  • Echinococcosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Echocardiography, Three-Dimensional / methods*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Cyst / diagnosis
  • Mediastinal Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Mediastinal Cyst / parasitology