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Pericardial pseudocyst along atrioventricular groove
Ajay Alex1, Anoop Ayyappan1, Jineesh Valakkada1
1Department of Imaging Sciences and Interventional Radiology, Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, India.
BJR Case Reports
|April 12, 2021
Summary
Pericardial pseudocysts are rare congenital lesions. This case study details a horseshoe-shaped pseudocyst, emphasizing imaging differentials and histopathological diagnosis for cystic pericardial lesions.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Pathology
Background:
- Cystic lesions of the pericardium are rare congenital anomalies, with an incidence of approximately 1 in 100,000.
- Pericardial cysts can be congenital or acquired, presenting diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A middle-aged patient with no prior medical history presented with a horseshoe-shaped pericardial pseudocyst along the atrioventricular groove.
- The lesion was surgically resected for definitive diagnosis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of a pericardial pseudocyst.
- The study reviews imaging differentials for cystic lesions in the pericardial region.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of rare pericardial pseudocyst presentations.
- Accurate imaging and histopathological analysis are crucial for diagnosing cystic pericardial lesions.
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