Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Cysts

Abstract

The authors present 2 cases of pericardial cyst accurately diagnosed by cyst puncture and radiographic studies following the injection of contrast material. Both cysts were completely aspirated at the completion of the examination and have not recurred during a three-year period. It is concluded that pericardial cyst injection is a simple technique for the unequivocal diagnosis of pericardial cysts.