Isolated pericardial hydatid cyst: a case report.

Abstract

Here we report a rare case of an isolated pericardial hydatid cyst in a young woman who complained of sternal chest pain, palpitations, and shortness of breath. The diagnosis of pericardial hydatic cyst in our case was confirmed by serologic tests for hydatidosis and the results of echocardiography and tomography. No other localizations were found after realizing a body scan. The patient was started on oral albendazole and then was referred to surgery for the resection of the cardiac mass. Cardiac hydatid cyst represents a rare disease, frequently associated with fatal complications, which makes its early diagnosis and treatment an urgent priority.