A case of symptomatic giant paracardiac hydatid cyst
Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.50, sa.1, ss.50-52, 2008 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 50 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2008
- Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.50-52
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Computed tomography, Cyst hydatid, Echocardiography, Giant paracardiac mass
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Diagnosis of paracardiac masses is problematic in clinical practice, and they may remain asymptomatic for a long period. We herein report a case of mass posterior to the heart in a 57-year-old male. Computed tomography examination showed a thin-walled cystic mass containing liquid, suggesting a relationship with pericardium at first. Further examination with transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography revealed that paracardiac mass did not have any relationship with heart structure. The patient underwent thoracic surgery and the pathologic examination revealed that the mass was an echinococcus cyst. © Gülhane Askeri Tip Akademisi 2008.