J Korean Soc Radiol.  2020 Nov;81(6):1364-1376. 10.3348/jksr.2019.0172.

Pericardial Recess: Computed Tomography Findings of Varying Disorders

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Cheonan Soonchunhyang University Hospital, Cheonan, Korea

Abstract

A pericardial recess is frequently seen in patients undergoing chest computed tomography (CT). It is important to be aware of the normal anatomy of the pericardium as it is often mistaken for normal variants and/or disease. Therefore, we will describe the anatomy and location of the pericardial recess and the specific findings in various diseases associated with the pericardial recess.

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Pericardium; Anatomy; Computed Tomography; X-Ray
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