# A rare case report of a young male patient presented with a pericardial hydatid cyst

## TL;DR

A rare case of a pericardial hydatid cyst in a young man is reported, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis due to its rarity and potential complications.

## Contribution

This case report adds to the limited literature on pericardial hydatid cysts and emphasizes the need for timely diagnosis.

## Key findings

- A 24-year-old male was diagnosed with a pericardial hydatid cyst after presenting with abdominal pain and shortness of breath.
- The patient underwent successful surgical resection of the cyst via midline sternotomy and showed improvement.
- The rarity of this condition underscores the importance of considering hydatid disease in differential diagnoses.

## Abstract

In cardiac echinococcosis, the pericardium is rarely affected. In this report, we present an uncommon case of a pericardial hydatid cyst in a 24-year-old male patient who presented with a clinical picture of abdominal pain, vomiting, and shortness of breath. After he was admitted, he underwent investigations that included a cardiac echocardiography. He had a resection of that cyst via a midline sternotomy. His condition improved, and he was discharged home. We believe it is important to describe this case due to the remarkable rarity of this entity and the morbidity associated with the delay in diagnosis.