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September 10, 2025IDCasesOpen Access

Sudden death related to an unrecognized solitary cardiac hydatid cyst: a case report and literature review

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Sudden death due to a cardiac hydatid cyst involving the right ventricle was documented, emphasizing severity.
Postmortem analysis confirmed a fluid-filled hydatid cyst, demonstrating the life-threatening nature of this disease.
Awareness of cardiac hydatid cysts can improve early diagnosis and intervention in endemic regions, saving lives.
The presence of hydatid cysts in the heart underscores the importance of vigilance regarding zoonotic infections.

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Case report details a rare cardiac hydatid cyst causing sudden death, highlighting public health risks in endemic areas.

Lema et al. (2025) studied this question.

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