Brian R.J. Williamson MD , William D. Spotnitz MD , Spencer B. Gay MD , Shashank Parekh MD
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Abstract
Pericardial cysts are infrequently found. They are generally located in the cardiophrenic angle, dominantly on the right side. We present an example of a pericardial cyst in the anterior mediastinum abutting the ascending aorta.