Intramural Hydatid Cyst of Descending Aorta Complicated by False Aneurysm
Articles > Article · 1999
Authors: Hakan POSACIOĞLU
Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, International, WoS, 1999, vol 33, pp 242-244
DOI: 10.1080/14017439950141687
Summary
Hydatid disease is caused by the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus, and the resultant fluid-filled cysts almost invariably affect the liver. Primary involvement of the aortic wall is very rare. We report a case of hydatid disease presenting as a huge cyst invading the wall of the descending aorta and complicated by a false aneurysm. Diagnostic problems and operative management are reviewed.