Complete left pericardial defect: evaluation with supine and decubitus dual source CT.
We present a case of complete left pericardial defect which was evaluated with retrospectively gated dual source CT. Imaging findings included right heart chamber dilatation, extreme levoposition and excessive cardiac mobility which was demonstrated by repeat imaging in the left lateral decubitus position. Cardiac CT is an excellent means of evaluating pericardial disease owing to its high spatial resolution. Decubitus imaging helps confidently distinguish partial from complete forms of pericardial defect.
Hoey
Edward T D
ET
Radiology Academy, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, LS1 3EX United Kingdom. edwardhoey1@gmail.com
Yap
Ki Sing
KS
Darby
Michael J
MJ
Mankad
Kshitij
K
Puppala
Sapna
S
Sivananthan
Mohan U
MU
D004562:Electrocardiography; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010496:Pericardium / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D016683:Supine Position; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed