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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Epipericardial fat necrosis is a rare inflammatory condition.
  • It involves the necrosis of the pericardial fat pad.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a case of epipericardial fat necrosis.
  • To highlight its clinical and radiographic mimicry of other pathologies.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient with epipericardial fat necrosis.

Main Results:

  • The condition results in inflammation surrounding the necrotized fat.
  • Clinical presentation and imaging findings can resemble more severe conditions.

Conclusions:

  • Epipericardial fat necrosis is an inflammatory process.
  • It requires supportive management with oral analgesics.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging due to its resemblance to other pathologies.