International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. 17/jun/2021;35(3):423-9.
Complete Pericardial Agenesis in a Pregnant Patient: A Clinical Dilemma
Carolina de Souza Galvão
, Sterffeson Lamare Lucena de Abreu
, Magda Luciene de Sousa Carvalho
, Gardenia Nogueira e Silva
, Júlio Cezar Uchoa Serra
, Ana Bárbara Silva dos Santos Leite
Abstract
Pericardial agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly found predominantly in men, and its complete form is extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. This report describes the case of a pregnant patient with complete pericardial agenesis in which mode of delivery and sterilization raised debate among specialists.
Complete Pericardial Agenesis in a Pregnant Patient: A Clinical Dilemma
Palavras-chave: Pericardium/agenesis; Pericardioectomy; Echocardiography/methods; Gestation; Parturition
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