A Rare case of Left Ventricular Hydatid Cyst

Abstract

Cardiac involvement by the hydatid disease is extremely rare and reported in 2% of cases.Cardiac hydatid cysts constitute a medical emergency, requiring prompt diagnosis through multiple imaging techniques. Early surgical intervention combined with pharmacological therapy is crucial, particularly for suspicious cystic lesions in regions where the disease is endemic. Here we report a 24-year-old female with no comorbidities and no significant past history,with history of pet dog exposure presented with acute pain in the peri umbilical region, grade 2 shortness of breath diagnosed as incisional hernia planned on surgery, in routine pre op evaluation diagnosed with left ventricular hydatid cyst.