Hydatid cyst of the heart as a rare cause of embolization: Report of 5 cases and review of published reports

Abstract Cardiac hydatid cyst is seen infrequently, even in regions where hydatid cysts are endemic. We report 5 cases of cardiac hydatid cysts, which were diagnosed after an embolic event. (J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2001;14:299-302.)