| Autor: |
Elhakim, Abdelrahman, Boguschewski, Andrea, Zamzow, Piet, Saad, Mohammed |
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European Heart Journal Case Reports; Oct2023, Vol. 7 Issue 10, p1-6, 6p |
| Abstrakt: |
Background Pericardial cysts are rare and represent the third most common cystic mass of the mediastinum. The majority are asymptomatic and detected as incidental findings; however, they can be symptomatic and associated with life-threatening complications such as bronchial compression, congestive heart failure, cardiac tamponade, or even sudden death. Case summary We present a rare case of a haemorrhagic pericardial cyst with subtotal compression of the right side of the heart. A symptomatic male patient was referred due to progressive dyspnoea, signs of congestive heart failure for four months, and a transthoracic echocardiogram showing subtotal compression of the right heart side; the diagnosis was confirmed with thoracic computer tomography imaging and was removed surgically. Discussion Pericardial cysts are asymptomatic and benign in the majority of cases; however, they can be associated with life-threatening complications. Thus, regular follow-up is recommended, and in a minority of cases, minimal invasive intervention or surgery could be imperative. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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