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Oh, Suh, and Choi: A case of pericardial cyst appearing as right hilar mass

Abstract

A case of pericardial cyst appearing on chest X-ray finding of right hilar mass in 37 year old man isreported. He has been complaint of cough and substernal discomfort, on and off for 5 years. Thoracostomy revealeda fluid filled pericardial cyst of 6x5x3cm3 in size without communication with pericardial cavity, and confirmedas congenital pericardial cyst. Since the majority of pericardial cyst and diverticula are located in eithercardiophrenic angle, the location at right hilum in this case is mot unusual. And the literatures were reviewed.

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