Literature DB >> 19722433

A large pericardial cyst presenting with severe chest pain: a case report and review of literature.

O S Ogah1, C O Akisanya, A O Timeyin, A A Adebiyi, O A Adebo.   

Abstract

Primary cysts of the pericardium are uncommon, benign developmental anomaly. Most are asymptomatic and a common incidental finding on routine chest radiograph. We report a case of large pericardial cyst presenting with severe excruciating chest pain in a Nigerian man. To the best of our knowledge, no such report has emanated from the country.

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Year:  2009        PMID: 19722433

Source DB:  PubMed          Journal:  Afr J Med Med Sci        ISSN: 0309-3913


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1.  A huge mediastinal organizing hematoma causing reversal of atrial septal defect shunt flow.

Authors:  Eun Kyoung Kim; Sang Chol Lee; Sung Bum Park; Silvia Park; Sunha Bahng; Yeon Hyeon Choe; Kiick Sung
Journal:  Korean Circ J       Date:  2011-02-28       Impact factor: 3.243

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