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This case report aims to illustrate the severe vascular complications secondary to a giant hepatic hydatid cyst.

Massive Inferior Vena Cava Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism Secondary to Hepatic Hydatid Cyst: A Fatal Case

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This case report aims to illustrate the severe vascular complications secondary to a giant hepatic hydatid cyst.
Case presentation of a 68-year-old woman with right upper-quadrant pain and systemic symptoms.
Computed tomography angiography and echocardiography used for diagnosis.
Management involved multiple interventions including anticoagulation and percutaneous drainage.
Patient developed severe IVC thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, ultimately leading to multiorgan failure and death despite intensive treatment.
Cyst drainage provided transient improvement but not resolution of hemodynamic instability.

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Case report demonstrates fatal IVC thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a patient with hydatid cyst, highlighting urgent management needs.

Alozaymi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report demonstrates fatal IVC thrombosis and pulmonary embolism in a patient with hydatid cyst, highlighting urgent management needs.