Acute abdominal aorta embolism caused by rupture of a cardiac hydatid cyst

Nisanoglu V., Erdil N., Isik B., Battaloglu B., Alat I.

ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY, vol.18, no.4, pp.484-486, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 18 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2004
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s10016-004-0061-2
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF VASCULAR SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.484-486
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We report a case of an abdominal aortic embolism due to rupture of a cardiac hydatid cyst. This report emphasizes the diagnostic, preventative, and treatment options for hydatid cyst embolism of abdominal aorta. Echocardiography should be routinely performed in all patients with hydatid disease for possible involvement of the heart. This enables early diagnosis and treatment of cardiac echinococcus before life-threatening complications occur.