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Computed tomography identifies complete absence of the left pericardium by revealing the abnormal anatomical relationship of the heart, lung, and great vessels.
CT is useful for visualizing the anatomical abnormalities associated with an absent left pericardium.
CT features of asymptomatic left pericardial absence aid recognition; leaves open prospective validation of diagnostic and management criteria.
Pericardial defects rarely cause clinical symptoms and thus are not often recognized. A case is reported in which the CT appearance of complete absence of the left pericardium reflects the abnormal relationship of the heart, pericardium, lung, and great vessels.
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Baim et al. (1980) studied this question. Computed tomography identifies complete absence of the left pericardium by revealing the abnormal anatomical relationship of the heart, lung, and great vessels.
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