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A rare case report of a young male patient presented with a pericardial hydatid cyst

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Surgical resection of the pericardial hydatid cyst improved the patient's condition significantly, leading to discharge.
The patient, a 24-year-old male, experienced symptoms including abdominal pain and shortness of breath.
Echocardiography was crucial in diagnosing the pericardial hydatid cyst, which is a rare presentation of hydatid disease.
The rarity of this case emphasizes the importance of timely diagnosis to prevent morbidity associated with delays.

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Case report highlights surgical resection of a pericardial hydatid cyst, indicating rarity of cardiac echinococcosis.

Daraghmeh et al. (2025) studied this question.

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