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Calcification of Vascular Smooth Muscle Cells and Imaging of Aortic Calcification and Inflammation

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Egg-shell calcification in Pick's disease (chronic constrictive pericarditis).

Saurabh Ajit Deshpande¹, Ameya Udyavar²

¹Cardiology, Jagjivan Ram Western Railway Hospital, Mumbai-400008, India.

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Summary

Severe pericardial calcification, though rare, can indicate constrictive pericarditis. A simple chest X-ray effectively diagnosed this condition in a young male, necessitating surgical intervention.

Keywords:

Constrictive pericarditis Egg-shell calcification Surgical excision

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Background:

Constrictive pericarditis is a serious cardiac condition often requiring surgical intervention.
Pericardial calcification is an uncommon finding in patients with constrictive pericarditis.

Observation:

A 22-year-old male presented with severe pericardial calcification identified via chest X-ray.
This calcification was indicative of underlying constrictive pericarditis.

Findings:

Chest X-ray is a valuable tool for diagnosing severe systemic conditions like constrictive pericarditis.
Severe pericardial calcification can lead to significant right heart failure.

Implications:

Early diagnosis through standard imaging like chest X-ray is crucial for timely surgical correction.
This case highlights the diagnostic utility of chest X-ray in identifying rare but severe cardiac pathologies.