A case of multiple pericardial hydatid cysts

Gürlek A., Dagalp Z., Özyurda Ü.

International Journal of Cardiology, vol.36, no.3, pp.366-368, 1992 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 36 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 1992
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/0167-5273(92)90310-y
  • Journal Name: International Journal of Cardiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.366-368
  • Keywords: Hydatid disease, Pericardial cyst
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

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.