title: Imaging of the pericardium.
abstract: Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are modalities well suited for imaging of the pericardium and pericardial disease. Both offer excellent resolution with a wide field of view. Both have advantages and disadvantages when compared with each other and with echocardiography. Establishing the diagnosis of constrictive pericarditis is a common indication for CT or MRI of the pericardium. Pericarditis, neoplasms, effusions, and congenital anomalies are additional conditions involving the pericardium that can be diagnosed with CT and MRI.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic Foundation, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Breen
mesh_terms: D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000175:diagnosis; D010496:Pericardium / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed