December 4, 2025Cardiology in the Young0 citations

Ruptured right atrial hydatid cyst causing anaphylactic shock in a child: a rare and life-threatening case

HCHüseyin CeylanSağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi SHSertaç HaydınUniversity of Health Science

Key Points

Anaphylactic shock resulted from a ruptured hydatid cyst, emphasizing the need for immediate intervention.
Two critical interventions, oral albendazole and timely surgical action, were highlighted for effective management.
Imaging methods were essential in assessing the risk of cyst rupture, guiding clinical decisions.
This case underscores the rarity of cardiac hydatid cysts and the potential for severe complications in children.

Abstract

Abstract Hydatid cyst is an infectious disease that occurs in humans due to infection of Echinococcus granulosus larvae. Although cardiac hydatid cysts are rare, right atrial localisation is even rarer. The aim of this article is to emphasise the importance of always being alert and prepared for the risk of anaphylaxis developing due to cyst rupture in paediatric patients with isolated cardiac hydatid cysts, to initiate oral albendazole treatment immediately upon diagnosis, to underline the importance of surgical timing, and to discuss the role of clinical assessment and imaging methods in predicting of cyst rupture.

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