Acute pericardial tamponade due to ruptured multiloculated myocardial hydatid cyst

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Hydatidosis is a parasitic infestation caused by Echinococcus granulosus . Although uncommon, cardiac involvement has serious consequences. The incidence, even in countries where it is endemic, is 1–3 The most frequent location of the cyst is the interventricular septum and left ventricular free wall.

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