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Pseudo-tricuspid stenosis: a rare entity

W L Beaver, J C Dillon, W Jolly

    Chest
    |June 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Constrictive pericarditis and a pericardial pseudotumor can coexist, mimicking tricuspid valve issues. Surgical removal of the pseudotumor resolved the pressure gradient, confirming its role in the patient's condition.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Cardiac Surgery
    • Pathology

    Background:

    • Constrictive pericarditis is a condition involving inflammation and thickening of the pericardium.
    • Pericardial pseudotumors are rare, often benign masses within the pericardial sac.
    • Coexistence of these two conditions is exceptionally uncommon.

    Observation:

    • A patient presented with clinical and hemodynamic features suggestive of constrictive pericarditis.
    • Preoperative cardiac catheterization identified a significant pressure gradient across the tricuspid valve.
    • Exploratory surgery revealed a blood-filled pericardial cavity (pseudotumor) adjacent to the right atrium and ventricle.

    Findings:

    • The tricuspid valve itself was anatomically normal.
    • The pericardial pseudotumor was compressing the right heart chambers, causing the observed gradient.

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  • Post-pericardiectomy and pseudotumor resection, cardiac catheterization showed resolution of the pressure gradient and normalization of right heart pressures.

    • Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering pericardial pseudotumors in the differential diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis with atypical hemodynamic findings.
    • Accurate preoperative diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing such complex cases.
    • Understanding the pathophysiology of pericardial pseudotumors can improve patient outcomes in rare cardiac conditions.