Tamponade revealing hydatid cyst of the left ventricle

Abstract

The hydatid disease is endemic in certain areas of the world such as the Mediterranean basin. We report the observation of cardiac hydatidosis revealed by pericardial effusion. A 49 year old man, with no particular pathological antecedents, consulted for progressive dyspnea since 3 months. In cardiac echocardiography, we noticed the presence of an abundant pericardial effusion in pre-tamponade. A pericardial puncture indicated urgently was performed. Thoracoabdominal CT scan showed a multivesicular hydatious cyst of type 3 interesting the superior part of the left ventricle. The patient was put on medical treatment (Albendazole®) and referred to surgery for management.

Keywords

• cardiac hydatid
• tamponade
• left ventricule