Complete agenesis of pericardium in a young asymptomatic woman
Giuseppe Maria Andrea D'Arma1, Domenico Riccardo Rosario Chieppa2, Valentina Forte3
1Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, Foggia University School of Medicine, Viale L. Pinto 1, 71122 Foggia (FG), Italy.
Radiology Case Reports
|May 21, 2024
Abstract:
Agenesis of pericardium is a rare finding resulting from alterations during embryologic formation. It is a congenital cardiac anomaly commonly asymptomatic. Cardiac magnetic resonance is actually considered the gold standard for diagnosis of pericardium agenesis. This report details the case of a 24-year-old woman who came to our clinic.
Related Concept Videos
Development of the Heart
922
The development of the human heart, a crucial organ, commences from the mesoderm on the 18th or 19th day after fertilization. This process initiates in the cardiogenic area, a group of mesodermal cells at the embryo's head end, which evolves into elongated strands known as cardiogenic cords. These cords undergo a transformation to form hollow-centered endocardial tubes.
As the embryo undergoes lateral folding, these paired tubes approach each other, merging into a single primitive heart...
As the embryo undergoes lateral folding, these paired tubes approach each other, merging into a single primitive heart...
922
Cardiovascular System Abnormal Findings I: Inspection and Palpation
376
In a cardiovascular examination, inspection and palpation are crucial for identifying abnormalities.
Abnormal findings observed during an inspection
Abnormal findings observed during an inspection
376
Cardiovascular System Abnormal Findings II: Auscultation
133
Auscultation, an essential part of a heart examination, is done using a stethoscope. It provides crucial information about heart function and possible heart problems. Due to heart problems, abnormal sounds can be heard during systole or diastole. These sounds include S3 and S4 gallops, opening snaps, systolic clicks, and murmurs.
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Gallops:
Abnormal Heart Sounds
Gallops:
133


