What causes pericardial cyst?

What causes pericardial cyst?

Pericardial cysts are uncommon benign masses found in approximately 1 per 100,000 persons. They are usually congenital, arising from failure of fusion of one of the mesenchymal lacunae that form the pericardial sac [1]. The other cause is pericardial trauma, including cardiac surgery.

What is treatment for pericardial cyst?

Pericardial cysts rarely require invasive management [1,2]. Treatment options include surgical removal, video-assisted thoracic surgery, or percutaneous echocardiography-guided aspiration and depend strongly on the characteristics and location of the cyst and the patient’s surgical risk [1,2,6].

What is pericardial cyst?

Pericardial cyst. A pericardial cyst is a noncancerous, fluid-filled growth in the pericardium. This type of cyst is very rare, affecting only 1 in 100,000 people. Most people who have pericardial cysts are born with them, but they often aren’t diagnosed until they reach their 20s or 30s.