Pericardial cyst

Pericardial cyst is a rare benign pathology of the pericardium.

General

• Rare - 1 in 100,000.
• Approximately 8% of mediastinal masses.

Gross

• Typical location: right cardiophrenic angle.

Sign out

Mediastinal Lesion, Surgical Excision:
- Benign cyst with a fibrotic wall lined by a simple epithelium, compatible 
  with clinical impression of pericardial cyst.
- NEGATIVE for malignancy.

See also

• Mediastinum.
• Pericardium.