Congenital absence of pericardium revisited

Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2002 Feb;18(1):67-73. doi: 10.1023/a:1014350814067.

Abstract

Although much have been published regarding congenital absence of pericardium, it is essential that this anomaly, like an old friend, be revisited from time to time. Review of this anomaly with emphasis on its embryological process is discussed. Furthermore, with the advances in magnetic resonance imaging, absence of pericardium can now be diagnosed with ease and the radiological findings of this condition are reviewed as well.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / embryology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
  • Pericardium / abnormalities*
  • Pericardium / embryology