J Korean Radiol Soc.  1972 Dec;8(4):317-320. 10.3348/jkrs.1972.8.4.317.

A case of pericardial cyst appearing as right hilar mass

Abstract

A case of pericardial cyst appearing on chest X-ray finding of right hilar mass in 37 year old man is reported. He has been complaint of cough and substernal discomfort, on and off for 5 years. Thoracostomy revealed a fluid filled pericardial cyst of 6 × 5 × 3 cm3 in size without communication with pericardial cavity, and confirmedas congenital pericardial cyst. Since the majority of pericardial cyst and diverticula are located in eithercardiophrenic angle, the location at right hilum in this case is mot unusual. And the literatures were reviewed.

Keyword

Pericardium; cysts

MeSH Terms

Cough
Diverticulum
Mediastinal Cyst*
Pericardium
Thoracostomy
Thorax
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