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Abstract

Pericardial cysts are unusual abnormalities of the mediastinum that was generally acquired but also be congenital. They are typically located in the cardiophrenic angle on the right side. Pericardial cysts are a subgroup of mesothelial cysts and generally do not cause any symptom. If cysts have become greater dimension symptoms and complications could come to existance.

Keywords

• Mediastinal cysts, paracardiac area, surgery

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