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This research focuses on the diagnosis and management of cardiac hydatid cysts in patients from endemic areas.

February 8, 2026JACC Case Reports0 citationsOpen Access

Cardiac Hydatid Cyst

MPMarta Alcalá Ramírez del PuertoHospital Regional Universitario de Málaga PMPedro Fernández MartínHospital Regional Universitario de Málaga GOGermán Merchán OrtegaHospital Regional Universitario de Málaga

Key Points

This research focuses on the diagnosis and management of cardiac hydatid cysts in patients from endemic areas.
Identified cases of cardiac hydatid cysts in endemic regions.
Utilized echocardiography for initial diagnosis.
Employed cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for detailed visualization and surgical planning.
Monitored long-term outcomes post-resection.
Cardiac hydatid cysts were confirmed despite negative serologic results.
Echocardiography and MRI effectively diagnosed intracardiac masses.
Recurrence of cysts is a significant concern even after complete surgical removal.

Abstract

Cardiac hydatid cysts, although exceptional, should be suspected in patients from endemic regions presenting with intracardiac masses. Negative serologic results do not exclude the diagnosis. Echocardiography and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging are key for diagnosis and surgical planning. Long-term follow-up is mandatory because of the risk of recurrence, even after complete resection.

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