Herniation Of The Left Atrial Appendage Due To Partial Congenital Absence Of The Left Pericardium

M. VanderheydenDepartment of Cardiovascular Center, O.L.V. Hospital Aalst, Belgium

J.De SutterDepartment of Cardiovascular Center, O.L.V. Hospital Aalst, Belgium

P. NellensDepartment of Cardiovascular Center, O.L.V. Hospital Aalst, Belgium

P. D’HaenensDepartment of Cardiovascular Center, O.L.V. Hospital Aalst, Belgium

E. AndriesDepartment of Cardiovascular Center, O.L.V. Hospital Aalst, Belgium

Summary

Partial congenital absence of the left pericardium is a rare abnormality which may provoke serious complications. We report the case of a young adult, suffering from chest pain due to incarceration of atrial tissue. Based on this case report the clinical, pathophysiological and diagnostic features of this condition are described.

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