Congenital Absence of the Pericardium: Pearls and Pitfalls.

Semin Ultrasound CT MR

Department of Radiology, Stanford Children's Hospital, Stanford University, Stanford CA. Electronic address:

Published: February 2022

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Congenital absence of the pericardium is rare, occurring either on one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral), but most often affects the left side.
  • - Many individuals with this condition show no clear symptoms, making it difficult to diagnose since signs can overlap with other common ailments.
  • - Distinctive imaging findings can help identify the absence of the pericardium if doctors are specifically looking for these features.

Article Abstract

Congenital absence of the pericardium is a very uncommon condition that may be focal, unilateral or bilateral but most frequently involves the left sided pericardium. Clinical signs and symptoms are often absent or nonspecific, overlapping with many other more common conditions. Imaging findings are distinctive if the features are sought and recognized.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1053/j.sult.2021.05.005DOI Listing

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