Cardiac echinococcosis with intra-atrial localization

Echinococcosis is a frequently encountered parasitic disease in the Mediterranean region, including Turkey. Cardiac disease is seen in 0.5-2% of patients. Usually the cysts are located within the pericardium or intramyocardially; intracavitary localization of the cyst is rarely seen. We herei...

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Main Authors: Ozge Altun, Figen Akalin, Canan Ayabakan, Bülent Karadağ, Su Gülsün Berrak, Mehmet Salih Bilal, Eren Ozek, Elif Dağli
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hacettepe University Institute of Child Health 2006-01-01
Series:The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
Online Access:https://turkjpediatr.org/article/view/2601