Complete agenesis of pericardium in a young asymptomatic woman

Radiol Case Rep. 2024 May 10;19(8):3062-3065. doi: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.04.020. eCollection 2024 Aug.

Abstract

Agenesis of pericardium is a rare finding resulting from alterations during embryologic formation. It is a congenital cardiac anomaly commonly asymptomatic. Cardiac magnetic resonance is actually considered the gold standard for diagnosis of pericardium agenesis. This report details the case of a 24-year-old woman who came to our clinic.

Keywords: Cardiac magnetic resonance; Cardiology; Diagnostic imaging; Heart congenital defect; Pericardial agenesis; Pericardium.

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  • Case Reports