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Septal bounce in constrictive pericarditis. Diagnosis and dynamic evaluation with multidetector CT
Eduard Ghersin1, Jonathan Lessick, Diana Litmanovich
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rambam Medical Center, P.O.B. 9602, Haifa 31096, Israel. ghersine@hotmail.com
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|October 14, 2004
Summary
Sixteen-slice multidetector CT effectively diagnosed constrictive pericarditis in a child. The imaging revealed key signs like diastolic septal bounce, showcasing cardiac CT
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Pediatric Imaging
Background:
- Constrictive pericarditis is a rare condition in children.
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for timely intervention.
Observation:
- A case of constrictive pericarditis in a pediatric patient was evaluated.
- Sixteen-slice multidetector CT was utilized for imaging.
Findings:
- Multidetector CT provided dynamic evaluation of cardiac structures.
- Diastolic septal bounce was a key diagnostic finding.
Implications:
- This case highlights the utility of multidetector CT in pediatric pericardial disease.
- Advanced CT techniques enhance diagnostic capabilities for rare cardiac conditions.