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[Intrapericardial lipoma].

F M Albanesi Filho1, M B Castier, V F de Sá

  • 1Serviço de Cardiologia do Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto da UERJ.

Arquivos Brasileiros De Cardiologia
|April 1, 1991
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A 27-year-old female experienced chest pain due to intrapericardial tumors. Surgical removal revealed isolated lipomas, with a swift recovery post-operation.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Surgical Oncology

Background:

  • Atypical chest pain can present diagnostic challenges.
  • Intrapericardial tumors are rare and require accurate diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old female presented with atypical chest pain.
  • Diagnostic imaging, including 2-D echocardiogram and computed tomography, identified an intrapericardial mass.

Findings:

  • Surgical exploration revealed the intrapericardial mass consisted of two isolated lipomas.
  • Lipomas are benign tumors composed of adipose tissue.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering benign intrapericardial masses in the differential diagnosis of chest pain.
  • Complete surgical excision is an effective treatment for intrapericardial lipomas, leading to favorable outcomes.