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.

Publisher: BioMed Central Country of Publication: England NLM ID: 101293382 Publication Model: Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1752-1947 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 17521947 NLM ISO Abbreviation: J Med Case Rep Subsets: MEDLINE

Original Publication: [London] : BioMed Central, [2007-

Mediastinal Cyst*/surgery ; Mediastinal Cyst*/diagnosis ; Mediastinal Cyst*/diagnostic imaging ; Chest Pain*/etiology ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed* ; Echocardiography*; Humans ; Female ; Adult ; Sternotomy ; Lung Neoplasms/surgery ; Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Lung Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging ; Breast Neoplasms/genetics ; Breast Neoplasms/diagnosis ; Breast Neoplasms/surgery ; Mammography ; Treatment Outcome

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: 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: 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.
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Keywords: Case report; Computer tomography; Echocardiography; Pericardial cyst

Date Created: 20241002 Date Completed: 20241003 Latest Revision: 20241005

20241005

PMC11448456

10.1186/s13256-024-04771-1

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