Pericardial calcification
Diagnosis almost certain
Citation, DOI, disclosures and case data
Citation:
Knipe H, Pericardial calcification. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 31 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-31830
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Henry Knipe had no recorded disclosures.
View Henry Knipe's current disclosuresCase published:
31 Oct 2014
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12 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Pericardial calcification
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Frontal
Pericardial calcification is noted inferiorly and posteriorly. Sternotomy wires noted.
Case Discussion
Trans-thoracic echocardiography confirmed calcification is pericardial rather than myocardial and also demonstrated constrictive pericarditis. The cause was not determined in this case.
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