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A Large Pericardial Cyst in a Twelve-Year-Old Boy: A Case Report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Pericardial cyst (PC) is a rare disease in pediatrics. The most common cause of PC is congenital abnormalities. Case Presentation: A 12-year-old boy presented with a history of chronic cough and syncope episodes. Due to cardiac symptoms, an initial ECG and transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) were performed. A large extra-cardiac cyst measuring 85 × 70 mm on the roof of the left atrium was reported. Cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) confirmed this finding. Due to the patient’s symptoms, excision of the PC was recommended and successfully performed. Conclusions: Pericardial cyst is a rare disease in pediatrics. In symptomatic cases and large pericardial cysts (PCs), similar to our case, surgical management can be a safe and effective treatment.

Source: Journal of Comprehensive Pediatrics

DOI: 10.5812/jcp-162865

Authors: Reza Abbaszadeh, Marieh Dastafshan, Abdolreza Dayani, Narges Gholami

Institutions: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7084624869