Atypically located pericardial cysts

Kutlay H., Yavuzer S., Han S., Cangir A.

ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY, vol.72, no.6, pp.2137-2139, 2001 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 72 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2001
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/s0003-4975(01)02725-4
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF THORACIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.2137-2139
  • Ankara University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pericardial cysts are uncommon benign abnormalities and are most often found in either cardiophrenic angle. We present the cases of 3 patients with a cyst in the mediastinum and review the literature. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of pericardial cyst. Clinicians should include pericardial cyst in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses. (C) 2001 by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.