A Rare Case of Non-cerebral Coenurus Cyst on the Heart of a Ewe

A Rare Case of Non-cerebral Coenurus Cyst on the Heart of a Ewe

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During the routine postmortem inspection from carcasses and offal of slaughtered ewes in an abattoir in Isfahan (Iran), an ovine heart was discovered with a firm nodule in the myocard on palpation.In closer examination, ORG BUCKWHEAT FLOUR a liquid containing cyst (1x1 cm) was recognized on left part of the heart.The cyst had thick fibrotic capsule in outer surface and a thin inner layer containing few white clusters 4 PC Table with Bench of scolices.White clusters contained scolices that adhered to the inner transparent layer, like white beads.Based on the gross and microscopical characteristics, the cyst was diagnosed as non-cerebral coenurus cyst.

This is a rare report of heart coenurosis in a sheep.