Kang DWW, Corpa MCE, Racy MDCJ, Baroni RH, Engel FC, Andrade Filho LDO, Bueno MAS. Pleuropericardial cyst torsion: case report.
EINSTEIN-SAO PAULO 2016;
8:228-31. [PMID:
26760009 DOI:
10.1590/s1679-45082010rc937]
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Abstract
Pericardial cysts account for 12-18% of all mediastinal masses. They are usually asymptomatic and incidentally detected. However, when large, they can cause symptoms. Most pericardial cysts are located in the right cardiophrenic angle, but they can be anywhere in the mediastinum. We reported a pleuropericardial cyst torsion after physical stress, a very rare complication of this condition. The diagnosis was made by computed tomography and confirmed by video-assisted thoracoscopy.
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