Isolated multiple pericardial hydatid cysts in an asymptomatic patient: Role of the CMR

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Submitted: December 30, 2022
Published: Jan 6, 2023
DOI: 10.29328/journal.jccm.1001146
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Antonio Bisignani
Arrhythmology Unit, Fatebenefratelli Isola Tiberina, Gemelli Isola, Rome, Italy
Andrea Madeo
Department of Cardiology-ICU-Interventional Cardiology PO “Ferrari” Castrovillari (ASP Cosenza), Italy
Silvana De Bonis
Department of Cardiology, PO “Giannettasio”, Rossano (ASP Cosenza), Italy
Riccardo Vico
Department of Cardiology-ICU-Interventional Cardiology PO “Ferrari” Castrovillari (ASP Cosenza), Italy
Giovanni Bisignani
Department of Cardiology-ICU-Interventional Cardiology PO “Ferrari” Castrovillari (ASP Cosenza), Italy

Abstract

Hydatid cysts primarily affect the liver and secondary involvement may be seen in almost any anatomic location.


We describe the unusual pericardial location of the Echinococcus cysts in an asymptomatic patient with suggestive cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.

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Bisignani, A., Madeo, A., Bonis, S. D., Vico, R., & Bisignani, G. (2023). Isolated multiple pericardial hydatid cysts in an asymptomatic patient: Role of the CMR. Journal of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine, 8(1), 001–003. https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jccm.1001146
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