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A case of epicardial cyst.
A Ozasa1, K Nakazawa, M Kamegai
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, St. Marianna University School of Medicine, Kawasaki, Japan.
Japanese Circulation Journal
|January 1, 1991
Summary
This case report details a rare epicardial cyst, a cystic lesion near the heart ventricles. Surgical diagnosis confirmed the mass originating from the epicardium.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Mediastinal masses can present diagnostic challenges, requiring advanced imaging.
- Epicardial cysts are rare congenital anomalies of the heart.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old woman presented with a mediastinal mass adjacent to both ventricles.
- Computed tomography (CT) showed a cystic lesion near the right ventricle outlet.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed specific signal intensities characteristic of a cyst.
Findings:
- The mass was diagnosed intraoperatively as an epicardial cyst.
- Imaging findings correlated with the surgical diagnosis.
- The cyst originated from the epicardium.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of comprehensive imaging in diagnosing rare cardiac masses.
- Emphasizes the role of CT and MRI in characterizing mediastinal lesions.
- Contributes to the understanding of epicardial cyst presentation and diagnosis.