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Pleuro pericardial cyst.

Amina Adil¹, Shahrukh Hashmani, Ghufran Ullah Khan

¹The Aga Khan University, Karachi. amina.adil.2011@gmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP

|October 15, 2010

Summary

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A 68-year-old male experienced chest pain and shortness of breath due to an anterior mediastinal mass. Surgical removal confirmed it was a benign pleuropericardial cyst.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Diagnostic Imaging

Background:

Mediastinal masses can present with diverse symptoms, including chest pain and dyspnea.
Benign cysts, such as pleuropericardial cysts, are rare causes of mediastinal masses.

Observation:

A 68-year-old male presented with exertional dyspnea and anterior chest pain.
Clinical examination was unremarkable; Chest X-ray revealed a mass over the cardiac silhouette.
Chest CT identified a 9 x 7 cm cystic mass in the anterior mediastinum.

Findings:

Surgical excision and histopathological examination confirmed the mass as a benign pleuropericardial cyst.
The diagnosis was consistent with imaging findings, indicating a non-malignant etiology.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing mediastinal masses.
Benign pleuropericardial cysts can cause significant symptoms and require surgical management.
Accurate diagnosis prevents unnecessary aggressive treatment for benign conditions.