Pericardial hydatid cyst: A comprehensive case report on diagnosis and multidisciplinary intervention in a young patient

Pericardial hydatid cyst: A comprehensive case report on diagnosis and multidisciplinary intervention in a young patient

Pericardial hydatid cysts, although rare, present unique diagnostic challenges and require a multidisciplinary approach for effective management. This parasitic infection, caused by Echinococcus granulosus larvae, typically affects the liver and lungs but can manifest in the pericardium, leading to...

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Main Authors: Sundar Suwal, MD, Shailendra Katwal, MD, Suman Lamichhane, MD, Dinesh Chataut, MD, Amrit Bhusal, MBBS, Aakriti Sharma, MCH
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-07-01
Series:Radiology Case Reports
Subjects:
Pericardial hydatid cyst
Echinococcus granulosus
Albendazole therapy
Parasitic infection
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S193004332400267X

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