PMC4724686_01
A 2D echo in parasternal long axis showing cystic mass in the pericardial cavity with compression of the right atrium and right ventricle.
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Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large pericardial mass measuring 10.6 x 4.8 cms (Figure 1 & 2), honeycombed in appearance, compressing the right atrium and right ventricle, and was associated with moderate pericardial effusion.
A chamber view showing the cystic mass in pericardial cavity with compression of the right atrium and right ventricle.
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Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a large pericardial mass measuring 10.6 x 4.8 cms (Figure 1 & 2), honeycombed in appearance, compressing the right atrium and right ventricle, and was associated with moderate pericardial effusion.
Cardiac MRI shows multi cystic lesions in right atrioventricular groove with compression of the right atrium and right ventricle.
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She was then extensively worked up with all forms of imaging including contrast enhanced CT (CECT) chest and cardiac MRI (Figure 3).
Cystic lymphatic space with surrounding adipose tissue and lymphoid follicles.(Hematoxylin & Eosin stain x100)
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Histopathology report of excised RV mass came as cystic lymphangioma (Figure 4 & 5).
A Hematoxylin & Eosin stain x100 tiny lymphatic spaces filled with lymphocytes. Myocardial tissue is seen on the left. (Hematoxylin & Eosin stain x400)
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Histopathology report of excised RV mass came as cystic lymphangioma (Figure 4 & 5).