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Chest X-ray posteroanterior view, arrow showing asymmetrical cardiomegaly
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X-ray chest posteroanterior view showed asymmetrical cardiomegaly [Figure 1].
Two-dimensional transthoracic echocardiography image (parasternal short-axis view) showing cystic mass over lateral wall of left ventricle extending into inferior side
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Transthoracic echocardiographic examination revealed that an intramyocardial hydatid cyst involved the anterior, posterior, and free lateral walls of the LV [Figure 2].
Computed tomography angiogram showing relation of the cyst with the major epicardial vessels and relation of cyst with left ventricle cavity
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A smooth-surfaced cystic mass of 90 mm x 60 mm at the left ventricular lateral wall was also seen on cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography [Figures 3 and 4].
Computed tomography angiogram showing arrows showing cyst compressing left ventricle cavity
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A smooth-surfaced cystic mass of 90 mm x 60 mm at the left ventricular lateral wall was also seen on cardiac computed tomography (CT) angiography [Figures 3 and 4]. Figure 4 shows proximity of cyst with the left anterior descending (LAD) artery.
White pale daughter cysts after thoracotomy on the lateral wall of the left ventricle
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After pericardium reflection, the mass with its pale yellow daughter cysts was visible [Figure 5].
Daughter cysts after delivery
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Multiple daughter cysts were removed [Figure 6].