2022
DOI: 10.7580/kjlm.2022.46.2.41
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Congenital Complete Left-Sided Absence of the Pericardium Incidentally Identified in the Autopsy: A Case Report

Abstract: Congenital absence of the pericardium, also known as pericardial agenesis, is an extremely rare anomaly. Although most cases are asymptomatic, some experience chest pain, dyspnea, dizziness, and syncope. A few sudden death cases have been reported. We report a case of congenital complete left-sided absence of the pericardium that is not related to the cause of death. In the autopsy of a skinny 45-year-old deceased man, there was no left pericardium, and the heart had direct contact with the left lung. Inflamma… Show more

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