Open AccessPrimary pericardial mesothelioma presenting as multiple pericardial masses on CT
Author(s) -
Mitchell C Raeside,
Kirsten Gormly,
Susan J. Neuhaus,
Dusan Kotasek,
Craig James
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
bjr case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2055-7159
DOI - 10.1259/bjrcr.20150295
Subject(s) - pericardial effusion , pericardium , medicine , mesothelioma , malignancy , radiology , differential diagnosis , pericardial fluid , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , pathology
We present the case of a 67-year-old male who was found to have multiple enhancing pericardial masses on CT imaging for investigation of weight loss and was subsequently diagnosed with primary pericardial mesothelioma. Although rare, pericardial mesothelioma is the most common primary malignancy of the pericardium and should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pericardial effusion, pericardial thickening or discreet pericardial mass. It is important for radiologists to be aware of pericardial mesothelioma as its clinical presentation is non-specific and it may be incidentally noted on radiological studies for investigation of apparently non-related symptoms. The prognosis of primary pericardial mesothelioma is universally poor.