Cardiac hydatidosis: Enigmatic presentation of enigmatic diagnosis: A case report

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2026
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Abstract
Abstract Background In endemic countries hydatid disease is often overlooked because of its nonspecific clinical presentation and the limited use of multimodality imaging. Unusual anatomical locations and atypical presentations further complicate diagnosis. Multimodality imaging not only helps confirm the diagnosis but also plays a crucial role in treatment planning. Case summary A 45-year-old man from a rural area presented with a 2-year history of hemoptysis and exertional dyspnea. He had received antitubercular therapy for 1 year without improvement. Subsequent computed tomography angiography at a secondary care center suggested pulmonary thromboembolism, and he was referred to our center for further evaluation. He also had a history of foul-smelling cough and peripheral eosinophilia, without any identifiable risk factors for pulmonary thromboembolism. Routine echocardiography revealed a large multicystic mass attached to the basal interventricular septum and protruding into the right ventricular outflow tract. Hydatid disease was strongly suspected and subsequently confirmed by serological testing and transesophageal echocardiography. Cardiac computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were performed to better define the nature, location, and extent of the lesion. The patient was treated with albendazole followed by uneventful surgical excision and remains asymptomatic on follow-up. Conclusion This case illustrates a rare presentation of cardiac hydatidosis masquerading as pulmonary embolism. Multimodality imaging was essential in characterizing the lesion, defining its anatomic extent, and guiding management. Surgical excision can be performed safely when carefully planned, and perioperative chemotherapy reduces the risk of recurrence.
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Authors Anurodh Dadarwal, Aditya Kapoor, Shantanu Pande, Ankit Kumar Sahu
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Journal European Heart Journal - Case Reports
Year 2026
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10.1093/ehjcr/ytag740
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ehjcr/ytag740
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