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Motoki Taniguchi1, Yasutsugu Shiono1, Kanako Sagan2
1Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Wakayama Medical University, Wakayama, Japan.
Insights
Intrapericardial chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) is a rare cardiac tumor mimic. Multimodal testing is crucial for diagnosing CEH and its associated myocardial ischemia, especially after chest trauma.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Cardiac Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Intrapericardial chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) is a rare condition.
- CEH diagnosis is challenging due to its similarity to cardiac tumors.
- CEH can lead to unique clinical consequences.
Background:
Intrapericardial chronic expanding hematoma (CEH) is rare, but the diagnosis is challenging because it should be differentiated from cardiac tumors and can cause unique consequences.
Case Summary:
An 80-year-old woman with a history of chest trauma presented with exertional dyspnea. Computed tomography revealed an intrapericardial mass compressing the left ventricle, pulmonary artery, and left anterior descending artery (LAD). Cardiac magnetic resonance and positron emission tomography suggested CEH without malignancy. Coronary angiography showed 99% stenosis of the LAD, but right heart catheterization revealed no hemodynamic compromise in the pulmonary artery and left ventricle. Surgical resection was performed to relieve myocardial ischemia. Histology confirmed the diagnosis of CEH.
Discussion:
Multimodal testing helped exclude the malignancy and identified myocardial ischemia due to CEH as the primary cause of symptoms.
Take-Home Messages:
CEH should be considered in patients with prior chest trauma. Multimodality testing is essential for accurate diagnosis and management.
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