A case of multiple pericardial hydatid cysts

Gürlek A., Dagalp Z., Özyurda Ü.

International Journal of Cardiology, cilt.36, sa.3, ss.366-368, 1992 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 36 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 1992
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/0167-5273(92)90310-y
  • Dergi Adı: International Journal of Cardiology
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.366-368
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hydatid disease, Pericardial cyst
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Pericardial cysts are rare developmental benign intrathoracic lesions and constitute 7% of all mediastinal tumors. As many as 70% of the cysts are found in the right cardiophrenic angle. Unusual locations include the left costophrenic angle, the hilum and the superior mediastinum at the level of the aortic arch. Cysts arising inside the pericardial cavity and attached to the heart are exceedingly rare. We describe a case of multiple pericardial hydatid cysts. © 1992.