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Intrapericardial foregut cyst associated with intrauterine death
E E Mooney1, T D Wax, K A Reimer
1Department of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina 27710, USA.
Journal of Clinical Pathology
|February 14, 1998
Summary
Intrapericardial foregut cysts, though rare, can cause severe complications. A ruptured cyst led to fetal death due to cardiac tamponade and hemopericardium in a 29-year-old woman.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Developmental Biology
- Pathology
Background:
- Intrapericardial developmental foregut cysts are uncommon congenital anomalies.
- These cysts are often found incidentally during autopsies in adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a rare case of a ruptured intrapericardial foregut cyst.
- To highlight the potential for life-threatening complications in both mother and fetus.
Main Methods:
- Case report of a 29-year-old woman.
- Review of clinical presentation and pathological findings.
Main Results:
- The patient delivered a stillborn fetus at 24 weeks gestation.
- Diagnosis of intrauterine death was linked to a ruptured foregut cyst.
- Multiple cysts in the right atrial wall caused hemopericardium and cardiac tamponade.
Conclusions:
- Rupture of intrapericardial foregut cysts can lead to fatal outcomes.
- Early diagnosis and management are crucial for cases involving cardiac compromise.