Superior aortic pericardial recess

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Superior aortic recess filled with a small amount of fluid mimics a mediastinal node. 

Case Discussion

Superior aortic recess of pericardium filled with a small amount of fluid mimics a mediastinal node.

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