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Computerized tomography of the transverse pericardial sinus: Normal or pathologic?
Author(s) -
Żurada Anna,
Ustymowicz Andrzej,
Loukas Marios,
Michalak Maciej,
Czyżewska Dorota,
Gielecki Jerzy
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical anatomy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.667
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1098-2353
pISSN - 0897-3806
DOI - 10.1002/ca.22778
Subject(s) - medicine , tomography , pericardium , radiology , sinus (botany) , nuclear medicine , anatomy , botany , biology , genus
The transverse pericardial sinus is a uniquely located structure subdivided into many parts. However, discrepancies still exist on the nomenclature and divisions. As noninvasive diagnostic technology such as CT and MR imaging improve, the transverse pericardial sinus and constituent recesses are visualized with more clarity, increasing the risk for misinterpretation. In this review, we will explore the anatomy of the transverse pericardial sinus and associated recesses with the goal of heightening awareness regarding the differential diagnosis between normal and pathological states as seen on CT. In addition, the inconsistencies of the right lateral superior aortic recess are also addressed. Last, we describe the clinical and surgical significance of the transverse pericardial sinus. Clin. Anat. 30:61–70, 2017. © 2016 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.