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Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
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TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Abnormal increase of fluid within pericardial sac
- Cardiopericardial silhouette: Combined pericardial and cardiac silhouettes on radiography
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Echocardiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Pathophysiology
CLINICAL ISSUES
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DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Kligerman S: Imaging of pericardial disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(1):179-99, 2019
- Cummings KW et al: Imaging of pericardial diseases. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 37(3):238-54, 2016
- Bogaert J et al: Pericardial disease: value of CT and MR imaging. Radiology. 267(2):340-56, 2013
- O'Leary SM et al: Imaging the pericardium: appearances on ECG-gated 64-detector row cardiac computed tomography. Br J Radiol. 83(987):194-205, 2010
- Sun JS et al: CT findings in patients with pericardial effusion: differentiation of malignant and benign disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(6):W489-94, 2010
- Palmer SL et al: CT-guided tube pericardiostomy: a safe and effective technique in the management of postsurgical pericardial effusion. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(4):W314-20, 2009
- Parker MS et al: Radiologic signs in thoracic imaging: case-based review and self-assessment module. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(3 Suppl):S34-48, 2009. Review. Erratum in: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(3 Suppl):S58, 2009
- Little WC et al: Pericardial disease. Circulation. 113(12):1622-32, 2006. Review. Erratum in: Circulation. 115(15):e406, 2007
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging findings in cardiac tamponade with emphasis on CT. Radiographics. 27(6):1595-610, 2007
- Wang ZJ et al: CT and MR imaging of pericardial disease. Radiographics. 23 Spec No:S167-80, 2003
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Abnormal increase of fluid within pericardial sac
- Cardiopericardial silhouette: Combined pericardial and cardiac silhouettes on radiography
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Echocardiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Pathophysiology
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Selected References
- Kligerman S: Imaging of pericardial disease. Radiol Clin North Am. 57(1):179-99, 2019
- Cummings KW et al: Imaging of pericardial diseases. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 37(3):238-54, 2016
- Bogaert J et al: Pericardial disease: value of CT and MR imaging. Radiology. 267(2):340-56, 2013
- O'Leary SM et al: Imaging the pericardium: appearances on ECG-gated 64-detector row cardiac computed tomography. Br J Radiol. 83(987):194-205, 2010
- Sun JS et al: CT findings in patients with pericardial effusion: differentiation of malignant and benign disease. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 194(6):W489-94, 2010
- Palmer SL et al: CT-guided tube pericardiostomy: a safe and effective technique in the management of postsurgical pericardial effusion. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(4):W314-20, 2009
- Parker MS et al: Radiologic signs in thoracic imaging: case-based review and self-assessment module. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 192(3 Suppl):S34-48, 2009. Review. Erratum in: AJR Am J Roentgenol. 193(3 Suppl):S58, 2009
- Little WC et al: Pericardial disease. Circulation. 113(12):1622-32, 2006. Review. Erratum in: Circulation. 115(15):e406, 2007
- Restrepo CS et al: Imaging findings in cardiac tamponade with emphasis on CT. Radiographics. 27(6):1595-610, 2007
- Wang ZJ et al: CT and MR imaging of pericardial disease. Radiographics. 23 Spec No:S167-80, 2003
