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Unexplained Massive Pericardial Effusion Revealing Intrapericardial Lymphangioma
Bong-Joon Kim1, Yo Han Jeon2, Hee Kang3
1Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kosin University Gospel Hospital, Busan, Korea.
JACC. Case Reports
|August 11, 2026
Summary
Intrapericardial lymphangioma, a rare tumor causing unexplained pericardial effusion, can be difficult to diagnose using imaging alone. A tissue diagnosis via biopsy is often necessary for accurate identification and treatment planning.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intrapericardial lymphangioma is a rare benign lymphatic tumor.
- It can present with nonspecific findings and unexplained pericardial effusion, posing a diagnostic challenge.
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