Pericardial cyst unveiling: a case of unusual chest symptoms in a young woman with a family history of cancer: a case report and review of literature.
Case report
Computer tomography
Echocardiography
Pericardial cyst
Journal
Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
03 Oct 2024
03 Oct 2024
Historique:
received:
12
07
2024
accepted:
22
08
2024
medline:
3
10
2024
pubmed:
3
10
2024
entrez:
2
10
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Pericardial cysts, though rare and benign, can present with various clinical symptoms depending on their size and location in the body. The detection of these cysts typically relies on imaging studies for a conclusive diagnosis, with surgical removal being the definitive treatment. This case report details the clinical journey of a 32-year-old Iranian woman with a family history of breast and lung cancer, who experienced left-sided chest pain. Utilizing a combination of clinical history review, mammography, echocardiography, and computed tomography, a precise diagnosis of a 10 cm × 3.5 cm pericardial cyst was achieved. The patient underwent median sternotomy for complete cyst excision. While pericardial cysts are often asymptomatic and benign, they can lead to life-threatening complications. Hence, regular follow-up is advised, and in certain instances, minimally invasive interventions or surgery may be necessary.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Pericardial cysts, though rare and benign, can present with various clinical symptoms depending on their size and location in the body. The detection of these cysts typically relies on imaging studies for a conclusive diagnosis, with surgical removal being the definitive treatment.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
This case report details the clinical journey of a 32-year-old Iranian woman with a family history of breast and lung cancer, who experienced left-sided chest pain. Utilizing a combination of clinical history review, mammography, echocardiography, and computed tomography, a precise diagnosis of a 10 cm × 3.5 cm pericardial cyst was achieved. The patient underwent median sternotomy for complete cyst excision.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
While pericardial cysts are often asymptomatic and benign, they can lead to life-threatening complications. Hence, regular follow-up is advised, and in certain instances, minimally invasive interventions or surgery may be necessary.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39358767
doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04771-1
pii: 10.1186/s13256-024-04771-1
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Review
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
459Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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