Intrapericardial extracavitary lipomas are rare but can be successfully managed surgically via right anterior thoracotomy.
Reports successful thoracotomy resection in rare intrapericardial lipoma; leaves open optimal management strategies.
Intrapericardial extracavitary lipomas are very rare. We would like to share our experience with a case of intrapericardial lipoma in a male aged 54 years. His mode of presentation and radiographic investigations are reported. He was successfully managed via a right anterior thoracotomy.
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