A Rare Clinical Case of Migrating Pericardial Cyst Mimicking Encysted Pleural Effusion
https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2024-105-3-163-169
Abstract
Pericardial cysts are rare benign tumors often discovered incidentally during radiological examinations. Despite being predominantly asymptomatic, they can cause significant clinical manifestations and complications. The article describes a case of migrating pericardial cyst that was initially misinterpreted as left-sided encysted pleural effusion. Detailed assessment of dynamic changes on multislice computed tomography and subsequent surgical treatment revealed that the neoplasm originated from the pericardial layers altering its location, shape, and size. Awareness of the phenomenon of pericardial cyst migration and the use of up-to-date imaging techniques play a crucial role in accurate diagnosis and selecting optimal treatment strategies.
About the Authors
A. A. Karpova
Research Institute of Pulmonology, Federal Medico-Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anastasia A. Karpova, Radiologist
Orekhovyy bul’var, 28, Moscow, 115682
P. A. Nikitin
Research Institute of Pulmonology, Federal Medico-Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel A. Nikitin, Cand. Med. Sc., Head of Department of Radiation Diagnostics, Radiologist
Orekhovyy bul’var, 28, Moscow, 115682
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Karpova A.A., Nikitin P.A. A Rare Clinical Case of Migrating Pericardial Cyst Mimicking Encysted Pleural Effusion. Journal of radiology and nuclear medicine. 2024;105(3):163-169. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.20862/0042-4676-2024-105-3-163-169
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