Agenesis of the Pericardium. A Case Report

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Abstract

Agenesis of the pericardium is an uncommon though benign and asymptomatic entity, which is difficult to diagnose. Yet, certain partial defects may be life-threatening, even in asymptomatic patients; in these cases, surgical repair is indicated. We present the case of a total absence of the left pericardium (TALP) detected during a checkup in a 40 year-old patient who did not have relevant clinical personal history or cardiovascular family history.

The patient was asymptomatic and was treated in a conservative fashion. We performed a review of the diagnostic and therapeutic tools currently available.