Spontaneous Disappearance of a Pericardial Cyst: Case Report and Literature Review
The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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: 72-75, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Pericardial cysts are rare benign anomalies generally discovered as incidental findings on radiographic images. Rarely, pericardial cysts cause symptoms and may lead to complications. A 56-year-old woman presented to the emergency department for mild chest pain. A cardiovascular and respiratory examination revealed no abnormalities, while a chest X-ray and subsequent thoracic computed tomography (CT) showed a pericardial cyst. The patient refused both percutaneous treatment and thoracic surgery. Three years later, a thoracic CT scan showed that the pericardial cyst had disappeared. Although the spontaneous resolution of these lesions is rare, this article highlights the possibility of conservative management in select cases.
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The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
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2018
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