Morphological and functional evaluation of intrapericardial cyst as a cause of severe right heart failure: dual source computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
A case of an intrapericardial cyst causing heart failure due to right ventricular compression is presented. Characterization of the lesion and its repercussion on right ventricular function by means of state-of-the-art dual source computed tomography (DSCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is shown. The diagnosis of intrapericardial cyst was confirmed after surgical excision and biopsy. Usefulness of these noninvasive techniques for the diagnosis of this rare entity is emphasized.
Radiology Services, Spain.
Gorka
G
Bastarrika
Carlo N
CN
De Cecco
Maria
M
Arraiza
Jesus
J
Pueyo
Gregorio
G
Rabago
Marco
M
Di Girolamo
Michelangelo Maurizi
MM
Enrici
Vincenzo
V
David
D001706:Biopsy; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008476:Mediastinal Cyst / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed