[Primary mesothelioma of the pericardium. Report of 2 cases and review of the literature]. / Mesotelioma primario del pericardio. Comunicación de dos casos y revisión de la literatura.

We described two adult females with primary pericardial mesothelioma. There was not history of asbestos exposure. The clinical picture suggested pericardial constriction, with predominantly right sided heart failure. Anatomically; one case was of a nodular type, being the other diffuse. On histology both cases were of the fibrous type. The second case was less differentiated; it perforated the right atrial wall creating an intracavitary mass. A review of the literature is made.