HYDATID CYST INVOLVING LUNG AND HEART

Authors

  • Nisar Ahmed Rao Department of Pulmonology, Ojha institute of Chest Diseases, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi
  • Afshan Asghar Rasheed Department of Pulmonology, Ojha institute of Chest Diseases, Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi

Keywords:

Echinococcosis, Hydatid cyst, Heart, Lung.

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Echinococcosis (Hydatid cyst) is endemic in Pakistan. The usual host ofEchinococcus granulosus is dog but humans may serve as intermediate hosts if theyaccidentally ingest ova from contaminated dog feces. Hydatid cyst usually involvesLiver, followed by lung. Cardiac involvement is rare (<2%). We are presenting a case of hydatid cyst involving lung and heart simultaneously.

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How to Cite

Rao, N. A., & Rasheed, A. A. (2015). HYDATID CYST INVOLVING LUNG AND HEART. Pakistan Journal of Chest Medicine, 17(3). Retrieved from https://pjcm.net/index.php/pjcm/article/view/123

Issue

Vol. 17 No. 3 (2011)

Section

Case Report