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Calcified pleuropericardic cysts--2 cases report

F Ondo N'dong1, L Mwanyombet, L Bayonne

  • 1Hospital Provincial, Franceville, Libreville, Gabon.

West African Journal of Medicine
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Large, calcified pleuropericardic cysts can cause significant symptoms like dyspnea and vena cava compression. Surgical resection is effective for these symptomatic, large, and calcified mediastinal tumors.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Medical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Pleuropericardic cysts are rare mediastinal tumors, typically asymptomatic and arising from developmental defects.
  • They commonly occur in the cardio-phrenic angle and are often diagnosed incidentally.

Observation:

  • Two cases of large (10-13 cm) calcified pleuropericardic cysts presented with respiratory distress and vena cava compression.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed via chest roentgenography.

Findings:

  • Surgical intervention via right thoracotomy was performed due to cyst size and calcification.
  • Complete cyst resection was achieved, with one case requiring repair of the inferior vena cava due to adhesions.

Implications:

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  • Surgical management is indicated for large, symptomatic, or calcified pleuropericardic cysts.
  • Successful surgical outcomes can resolve compressive symptoms, even in complex cases with vascular involvement.