Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 417-419, November 2009

Complete left pericardial defect: Evaluation with supine and decubitus dual source CT

Radiology Academy, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds, LS1 3EX United Kingdom

Received 4 June 2009; accepted 14 July 2009. published online 03 August 2009.

Abstract 

We present a case of complete left pericardial defect which was evaluated with retrospectively gated dual source CT. Imaging findings included right heart chamber dilatation, extreme levoposition and excessive cardiac mobility which was demonstrated by repeat imaging in the left lateral decubitus position. Cardiac CT is an excellent means of evaluating pericardial disease owing to its high spatial resolution. Decubitus imaging helps confidently distinguish partial from complete forms of pericardial defect.

Keywords: Cardiac CT, Pericardial defect

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 Conflict of interest: The authors report no conflicts of interest.

 Supplementary material for this article may be found at http://www.CardiacCTjournal.com.

PII: S1934-5925(09)00404-3

doi:10.1016/j.jcct.2009.07.002

Journal of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography
Volume 3, Issue 6 , Pages 417-419, November 2009

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