[Myocardial localization of a disseminated cysticercosis. Echocardiographic diagnosis of a case].

Abstract

Cysticercosis (cysticercus cellulosoe) is a parasitic infestation of human by a larval form of Taenia solium. The localisations are mostly the central nervous system, skeletal muscles and subcutaneous tissue, but other organs can be concerned. Myocardial cysticercosis is an extremely rare infection. We report a case of myocardial cysticercosis in a 37 year old patient who presented a disseminated form. The myocardium involvement is diagnosed by echocardiography. The clinical and echographic evolution was favourable after a treatment with albendazole. The other cardiovascular manifestations described in the literature are discussed.