Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
Respiratory Case Reports, cilt.2023, sa.12, ss.46-49, 2023 (Hakemli Dergi)
Hydatid cyst is a parasitic disease frequently seen in our country, mostly caused by Echinococcus granulosis. In this article, a 31-year-old female patient with multiple lung and mediastinal hydatid cysts invading all major vascular structures and completely filling the heart is discussed. In 2014, multiple cystic cavities were seen in the left ventricular wall, and it was excised by the cardiovascular surgery. In 2017, cysts that developed in the right lower lobe were excised. Cardiac cysts could not be excised due to advanced pericardial adhesion. In November 2022, widespread cystic formations were detected in all cavities of the heart and main vascular structures. The patient, who had extensive pericardial adhesions and cysts filling all the cavities of the heart and surrounding the heart, was considered inoperable by the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons because the operation was extremely morbid. The patient has been followed up with outpatient clinic controls since 2014.