Cardiac Hydatid Cysts With Intracavitary Expansion Cn305991
Rare parasitic cysts in the heart caused by Echinococcus infection, potentially expanding into heart chambers. Requires surgical removal and antiparasitic medication.
Key facts at a glance
- ICD-10
- I78.0
- ICD-11
- BA00.0
- Body system
- cardiovascular
- Severity
- severe
- Chronic
- true
Signs and symptoms
Common signs and symptoms that may indicate this condition.
Warning signs - seek immediate care
Chest pain
Chest discomfort or palpitations
(cardiovascular)Significant symptoms that substantially affect daily functioning.
Frequency: Common at all stages
Dyspnea
(cardiovascular)Palpitations
(cardiovascular)Cough
(cardiovascular)Diagnosis and tests
How this condition is diagnosed and what test results mean.
Initial screening tests
Standard diagnostic workup
Positive result: Diagnostic criteria should be determined by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Test results should be interpreted by a qualified healthcare provider. [Content pending medical review.]
Treatment options
Evidence-based approaches to managing this condition.
First-line treatments
Disease management and monitoring
Active treatment with regular monitoring by a healthcare provider is recommended.
Surgical cyst excision
Open heart surgery to remove hydatid cysts from cardiac chambers, often requiring cardiopulmonary bypass. Essential for intracavitary lesions at risk of rupture, embolization, or obstruction.
Anthelmintic pharmacotherapy
Pre-operative and prolonged post-operative albendazole therapy to kill parasitic cysts, reduce risk of anaphylaxis from cyst rupture, and eliminate disseminated disease.
Additional treatment options
Adjunctive corticosteroid therapy
Corticosteroid administration during anthelmintic treatment to modulate inflammatory response to dying cysts and prevent anaphylactic complications from antigen release.
medicationSerological and imaging surveillance
Serial echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and serologic antibody titers to detect residual cysts, recurrence, or new cardiac involvement following treatment completion.
monitoringPerioperative nutritional support
Enhanced nutritional support before and after cardiac surgery to optimize wound healing, immune function, and recovery from parasitic infection-related malnutrition.
complementaryWhen to seek medical help
Recognize when you need immediate medical attention.
See a doctor within 24 hours
Moderate to severe symptoms that may indicate worsening of this condition. Prompt medical evaluation is recommended.
Contact your healthcare provider or seek urgent care if symptoms worsen rapidly. Go to the emergency department for life-threatening symptoms.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this topic.
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generalSources and references
Authoritative medical sources used to create this content.
World Health Organization. WHO Guidelines for the Management of Human Echinococcosis with Cardiac Involvement. Infect Dis Guidelines. 2020.
Morar R, Singh S. Cardiac Hydatid Cysts: Clinical Manifestations and Diagnostic Approaches. J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2019.
Unverdi H, Yilmaz M, Demirtas O. Intracavitary Expansion of Cardiac Hydatid Cysts: Surgical Management and Outcomes. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021.
Kandil A, El-Sharawy M, El-Badrawy M. Cardiac Involvement in Human Echinococcosis: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenges. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 2015.
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