A rare presentation of cystic echinococcosis: aortic involvement | Zendy

Alper Tosya | Zendy; Barış Uymaz | Zendy; Savaş Çelebi | Zendy; Tayfun Aybek | Zendy

AI Assistant Blog Pricing

Home ZAIA Blog

Open Access

A rare presentation of cystic echinococcosis: aortic involvement

Author(s) -

Alper Tosya,

Barış Uymaz,

Savaş Çelebi,

Tayfun Aybek

Publication year - 2015

Publication title -

interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.546

H-Index - 56

eISSN - 1569-9293

pISSN - 1569-9285

DOI - 10.1093/icvts/ivv153

Subject(s) - medicine , echinococcus granulosus , cystic echinococcosis , echinococcosis , infestation , presentation (obstetrics) , helminthiasis , ascending aorta , pathology , aorta , cardiology , radiology , zoology , biology , botany

Cystic echinococcosis is an endemic parasitic infestation caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus. Although infestation of any part of human body can occur, isolated cardiac involvement is uncommon. We present a case of isolated hydatidosis involving the ascending aorta.

The content you want is available to Zendy users.

Already have an account? Click here to sign in.

Having issues? You can contact us here

Accelerating Research