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Aug 18, 2021Keywords:
Pericardial cyst; myocardial infarction; echocardiography; case report
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Myocardial infarction revealing a pleuropericardial cyst: a case report
Abstract
Pericardial cysts are a rare entity, accounting for 6-
7 percent of all mediastinal masses. They are
frequently congenital relating to a failure of fusion
of mesenchymal layers forming the pericardial
space. Pericardial cysts are considered rare
incidental findings, they are mostly asymptomatic
and benign, however life-threatening complications
may occur. Here we present a case of a silent
pericardial cyst that was discovered by chance while
performing transthoracic echocardiography (TTE)
for a man who was admitted for myocardial
infarction.
