Evaluation of pericardial hydatid cysts by different echocardiographic imaging modalities.
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
; 22(5): 647-51, 2006 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
Cardiac hydatid disease or echinococcosis is a rare complication of Echinococcus granulosus infection. Traditionally, the diagnosis is made with two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography. This case report shows the complementary function of the different echo modalities (two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and contrast echocardiography) and MRI in the evaluation of pericardial hydatid cyst.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Contexto en salud:
3_ND
Problema de salud:
3_helminthiasis
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3_neglected_diseases
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3_zoonosis
Asunto principal:
Ecocardiografía Tridimensional
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Equinococosis
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Quiste Mediastínico
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Cardiomiopatías
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Cardiovasc Imaging
Asunto de la revista:
DIAGNOSTICO POR IMAGEM
Año:
2006
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Países Bajos