A rare case of iatrogenic coronary pseudoaneurysm following pericardiocentesis

Abstract

Though pericardiocentesis is generally considered a safe procedure, it is sometimes associated with serious complications. In this report, we describe a rare case of pericardiocentesis complicated by pseudoaneurysm, with an organized thrombus.

Keywords

• 2D Echocardiography
• Pseudoaneurysm
• Pericardiocentesis