Spontaneous resolution of a pericardial cyst Journal Article
| Authors: | Abbey, A. M.; Flores, R. M. |
| Article Title: | Spontaneous resolution of a pericardial cyst |
| Abstract: | Surgical resection is accepted as the standard of care for the treatment of pericardial cysts. We describe a young woman who refused surgery but was followed by serial computed tomographic scans. Over a 2-year period there was a gradual decline in the size of the lesion and eventual complete resolution. This describes the first reported case of spontaneous pericardial cyst resolution. In select cases a conservative management may be appropriate; however, larger studies are warranted to verify these findings. © 2010 The Editorial Committee of Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. |
| Keywords: | middle aged; case report; computer assisted tomography; tomography, x-ray computed; time; time factors; remission; radiography; mediastinum; cyst; computed tomographic scan; pericardial; mediastinum cyst; mediastinal cyst; remission, spontaneous |
| Journal Title: | Annals of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery |
| Volume: | 16 |
| Issue: | 1 |
| ISSN: | 1341-1098 |
| Publisher: | Medical Tribune Inc |
| Date Published: | 2010-02-01 |
| Start Page: | 55 |
| End Page: | 56 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 20190713 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | --- - "Export Date: 20 April 2011" - "Source: Scopus" |
