Complete agenesis of pericardium in a young asymptomatic woman

Abstract

Agenesis of pericardium is a rare finding resulting from alterations during embryologic formation. It is a congenital cardiac anomaly commonly asymptomatic. Cardiac magnetic resonance is actually considered the gold standard for diagnosis of pericardium agenesis. This report details the case of a 24-year-old woman who came to our clinic.

Keywords

• Pericardial agenesis
• Heart congenital defect
• Cardiac magnetic resonance
• Cardiology
• Diagnostic imaging
• Pericardium