Key result
Congenital absence of the left pericardium was incidentally identified on contrast-enhanced CT in two male patients presenting with leftward cardiac displacement.
Why the study?
Congenital absence of the pericardium is rare and can be difficult and often missed on imaging, requiring awareness of indirect findings when leftward cardiac displacement is seen.
Population
Two male patients with incidental congenital absence of the left pericardium
Design
Case report
Authors
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Incidental pericardial defects on imaging warrant clinical awareness; leaves open optimal management strategies for symptomatic partial cases.
Case Report (n=2)
Awareness of indirect imaging signs, such as leftward cardiac displacement and the 'Snoopy sign', is crucial for diagnosing the rare congenital absence of the left pericardium.
Lan et al. (2022) conducted a case report in Congenital absence of the left pericardium (n=2). Congenital absence of the left pericardium was evaluated. Congenital absence of the left pericardium was incidentally identified on contrast-enhanced CT in two male patients presenting with leftward cardiac displacement.
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