Abstract
Introduction: Cardiac involvement in Echinococcus infestation is rare, ranging from 0.5 to 2% 1,2,3 . Left ventricle is most commonly involved but involvement of the right ventricle, left atrium, right atrium and inter atrial septum have also been reported. Discussion: Cystic Hydatid disease is cause by the small tape worm Taenia echinococcus or Echinococcus granulous whish spends part of its parasitic life cycle in dogs and sheep.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
