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Constrictive pericarditis caused by an old hematoma

T Sugita1, Y Ueda, H Ogino

  • 1Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Tenri Hospital, Nara, Japan.

The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon
|December 24, 1997
PubMed
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A rare case of constrictive pericarditis caused by an old hematoma was successfully treated with surgical resection. This intervention relieved elevated cardiac pressures and improved the patient's condition.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Constrictive pericarditis can significantly elevate cardiac pressures.
  • Recurrent pericardial effusions may indicate underlying chronic conditions.

Observation:

  • A 46-year-old woman presented with symptoms of constrictive pericarditis.
  • Previous history of acute pericarditis with pericardiocentesis 10 years prior.
  • Cardiac catheterization revealed elevated right-atrial and pulmonary wedge pressures.

Findings:

  • Chest CT identified a retrosternal calcified mass.
  • Surgical exploration revealed a hard mass with atheromatous content adhered to the epicardium near the right atrioventricular groove.
  • Pathological examination confirmed the mass to be an old hematoma.

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Implications:

  • Surgical resection of the hematoma resolved the constrictive pericarditis.
  • This case highlights an unusual etiology for constrictive pericarditis.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing such rare cardiac conditions.