| Literature DB >> 26180090 |
Alper Tosya1, Barıs Uymaz1, Savas Celebi2, Tayfun Aybek1.
Abstract
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.Entities:
Keywords: Aorta; Cystic echinococcosis; Parasitic infestation
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Year: 2015 PMID： 26180090 DOI： 10.1093/icvts/ivv153
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg ISSN： 1569-9285