Key result
Calcified pericardial cysts are rare benign intrathoracic lesions that can present as mediastinal tumors with symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea depending on their location.
Why the study?
Calcified pericardial cysts are rare benign intrathoracic lesions that can present with chest pain, dyspnea, or pericardial effusion complications depending on location.
Design
Case report
Authors
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Consider in mediastinal mass differentials; leaves open need for larger series on management.
Highlights the rarity and symptoms of a left-sided calcified pericardial cyst in relation to its location.
Rahman et al. (2023) studied this question. Calcified pericardial cysts are rare benign intrathoracic lesions that can present as mediastinal tumors with symptoms such as chest pain and dyspnea depending on their location.
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