Presentation
An asymptomatic middle-aged male presented with a pericardiac lesion on echocardiography.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pericardial cyst
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Contrast-enhanced CT demonstrating a 10 x 7 cm cystic lesion in the left cardiophrenic angle. The cyst has no enhancing solid component, septa, and calcification. The findings are most suggestive of a pericardial cyst.
Case Discussion
Pericardial cysts are rare, benign mediastinal masses and asymptomatic in most cases.