Diagnosis of pericardial cyst in a young child by computed tomography of the thorax

Computed tomography can be very useful in the assessment of mediastinal masses in children. In this case, it provided for the specific diagnosis of a pericardial cyst in a young child, obviating the need for invasive evaluation or surgery.

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Published in:Texas Heart Institute journal 1983-03, Vol.10 (1), p.63-65
Main Authors: Daskalopoulos, D A, Kuhn, J P, Gingell, R L, Pieroni, D R
Format: Article
Language:English
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Pediatrics
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Summary:Computed tomography can be very useful in the assessment of mediastinal masses in children. In this case, it provided for the specific diagnosis of a pericardial cyst in a young child, obviating the need for invasive evaluation or surgery.
ISSN:0730-2347