Pericardial Recesses on Computed Tomography: Implications for the Pulmonologist.
Clin Chest Med
; 45(2): 237-248, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38816085
ABSTRACT
The pericardium comprises a double-walled fibrous-serosal sac that encloses the heart. Reflections of the serosal layer form sinuses and recesses. With advances in multidetector computed tomography (CT) technology, pericardial recesses are frequently detected with thin-section CT. Knowledge of pericardial anatomy on imaging is crucial to avoid misinterpretation of fluid-filled pericardial sinuses and recesses as adenopathy/pericardial metastasis or aortic dissection, which can impact patient management and treatment decisions. The authors offer a comprehensive review of pericardial anatomy and its variations observed on CT, potential pitfalls in image interpretation, and implications for the pulmonologist with respect to unnecessary diagnostic procedures or interventions.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pericardium
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Chest Med
Year:
2024
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Article
Affiliation country:
United States