Case Report: Sudden death related to unrecognized cardiac hydatid cyst [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

Case Report: Sudden death related to unrecognized cardiac hydatid cyst [version 3; peer review: 2 approved]

Echinococcosis, also known as hydatid disease, is a common parasitic human infestation found in sheep-breeding areas. It is caused by the larvae stage of Echinococcus granulosus, and cysts develop mostly in the lungs and the liver. Cardiac involvement is unusual and silent until acute complications...

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Main Authors: Yosra Mahjoub, Med Amin Mesrati, Marwa Boussaid, Nouha Ben Abdejlil, Hiba Limem, Meriem Belhaj, Abdelfeteh Zakhama, Ali Chadly, Abir Aissaoui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2022-09-01
Series:F1000Research
Subjects:
sudden death
hydatid cyst
right ventricle
autopsy
pathology
eng
Online Access:https://f1000research.com/articles/9-286/v3

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