Evaluation of the Pericardium with CT and MR

Figure 2

Normal pericardial recesses may be confused with pathology. (a) Contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) demonstrates fluid in the oblique sinus (white arrow). (b, c) Fluid in the superior aortic recess (black arrows). This may appear dense on CT due to contrast blooming and maybe mistaken for soft tissue. (d) Fluid in the left inferior pulmonary venous recess (black arrows).

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