Cardiac Hydatid Cyst Associated with Cerebral Involvement in a Child: Case Report
Abstract
Cardiac hydatid cyst is rare and usually occurs in adults. The diagnosis of cardiac cyst hydatid may be difficult due to nonspecific symptoms and varying clinical presentations. Here, we present a 12-year-old girl with cardiac (interventricular septum) and cerebral hydatid cyst, who was successfully managed with a staged surgical treating the cerebrum first, followed by the heart.
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