Abstract
Imaging of the pericardium requires understanding of anatomy and the normal and abnormal physiology of the pericardium. MR imaging is well-suited for answering clinical questions regarding suspected pericardial disease. Pericardial diseases that may be effectively imaged with MR imaging include pericarditis, pericardial effusion, cardiac-pericardial tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, pericardial cysts, absence of the pericardium, and pericardial masses. Although benign and malignant primary tumors of the pericardium may be occasionally encountered, the most common etiology of a pericardial mass is metastatic disease.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 185-199 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Magnetic resonance imaging clinics of North America |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - May 2008 |
Keywords
- Constrictive
- MR imaging
- Mesothelioma
- Pericardial effusion
- Pericardium
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging