Fibrous Pericardial Mass Signifying the Importance of Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging: A Case Report

Area of Science:

• Cardiology
• Radiology
• Pathology

Background:

• Pericardial masses are rare diseases with varied presentations.
• Diagnostic imaging is essential due to the enigmatic nature of these masses.
• Pericardial masses can range from asymptomatic findings to symptomatic presentations.

Observation:

• A 69-year-old patient presented with exertional dyspnea.
• The patient had a history of relapsing pericarditis with effusion.
• Cardiac MRI revealed a significant pericardial mass.

Findings:

• The cardiac MRI identified a profound pericardial mass.
• This mass was diagnosed as a complication of relapsing pericarditis.
• Such a complication has not been previously reported in medical literature.

Implications:

• This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare pericardial conditions.
• It highlights a previously unreported complication of relapsing pericarditis.
• Further research may be needed to understand the incidence and management of fibrous pericardial masses.