Key result
Conservative management of epicardial fat pad necrosis resolves symptoms and shrinks lesions at 3 months.
Why the study?
Epicardial fat pad necrosis is a rare, benign cause of chest pain that can mimic acute coronary syndrome or pulmonary embolism, where recognition of characteristic findings can prevent unnecessary procedures.
Population
A 50 year old female presenting with chest pain and dyspnea
Design
Case report
Authors
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Recognition of EFPN on imaging may avert unnecessary testing in acute chest pain; leaves open prospective validation of diagnostic criteria.
Case Report (n=1)
Epicardial fat pad necrosis is a rare, benign, and self-limited cause of chest pain that can be diagnosed by characteristic CT imaging findings, allowing for conservative management and avoidance of unnecessary interventions.
Bitrus et al. (2026) conducted a case report in Epicardial fat pad necrosis (n=1). Conservative management was evaluated on Symptom resolution and imaging improvement. Conservative management of epicardial fat pad necrosis resulted in complete resolution of dyspnea and chest discomfort, with decreased size of the fatty lesion on CT at 3 months.
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