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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
A flask-shaped, enlarged cardiac silhouette will be observed on [[chest x-ray]] in [[pericarditis]] complicated with [[pericardial effusion]] or [[cardiac tamponade|tamponade]]. A mass may also be seen when [[malignancy]] is the cause. [[Calcification]] of [[pericardium]] may be noted in [[constrictive pericarditis]]. | |||
==Uncomplicated Pericarditis== | ==Uncomplicated Pericarditis== | ||
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==Complicated Pericarditis== | ==Complicated Pericarditis== | ||
A flask-shaped, enlarged cardiac silhouette will be observed on [[chest X ray]] in the setting of [[pericardial effusion]] or [[cardiac tamponade]]. | |||
==Chest X Ray Examples== | ==Chest X Ray Examples== | ||
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[[Category:X-rays]] | [[Category:X-rays]] | ||
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Overview
A flask-shaped, enlarged cardiac silhouette will be observed on chest x-ray in pericarditis complicated with pericardial effusion or tamponade. A mass may also be seen when malignancy is the cause. Calcification of pericardium may be noted in constrictive pericarditis.
Uncomplicated Pericarditis
In uncomplicated pericarditis, in the absence of a pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade, the heart will not be enlarged on chest x ray.
Complicated Pericarditis
A flask-shaped, enlarged cardiac silhouette will be observed on chest X ray in the setting of pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade.
Chest X Ray Examples
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Pericardial Masses
Pericardial Calcification