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September 17, 2025CureusOpen Access

Complete Congenital Absence of Left Pericardium: A Case Report

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Case report explores imaging signs of congenital absence of pericardium in a patient, suggesting awareness is crucial for proper diagnosis.

Complete absence of the left pericardium was confirmed via CT, emphasizing the benign nature of this anomaly.
Chest X-ray showed loss of the right heart border and an elongated left cardiac contour, pointing to the pericardial condition.
Patient exhibited intermittent left-sided chest discomfort, with initial suspicion for coronary artery disease based on ECG findings.
Conservative management was adopted as there were no high-risk features of cardiac herniation or complications observed.

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Case report explores imaging signs of congenital absence of pericardium in a patient, suggesting awareness is crucial for proper diagnosis.