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Atypically located pericardial cysts
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Ankara University School of Medicine, Turkey.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|January 16, 2002
Insights
Pericardial cysts are rare, benign growths often found near the heart. This study highlights three mediastinal cyst cases, emphasizing their inclusion in diagnosing mediastinal masses.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Pericardial cysts are uncommon, benign outpouchings of the pericardium.
- They are typically located in the cardiophrenic angles but can occur elsewhere in the mediastinum.
Observation:
- The study presents three cases of patients diagnosed with mediastinal pericardial cysts.
- Clinical presentation and imaging findings varied among the cases.
Findings:
- Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pericardial cyst in all presented cases.
- These cysts, though rare, represent a distinct entity within mediastinal masses.
Implications:
- Pericardial cysts should be considered in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate patient management and to avoid unnecessary interventions.
Abstract:
Pericardial cysts are uncommon benign abnormalities and are most often found in either cardiophrenic angle. We present the cases of 3 patients with a cyst in the mediastinum and review the literature. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pericardial cyst. Clinicians should include pericardial cyst in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses.