CTICasesPericardial schwannoma
Cite this case
[...]. Pericardial schwannoma. CTICases. Published December 7, 2018. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/5hyms
Imaging findings
Chest CT and cardiac MRI show a heterogeneous, enhancing, calcified mass located within the pericardial sac, causing mild mass effect on the left atrium.
Key takeaways
Intrapericardial schwannomas are extremely rare, benign neurogenic tumors. They present as well-defined, heterogeneous, enhancing masses within the pericardium and can be successfully resected.
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