Purpose of Review

This review presents the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic approach, and treatment of congenital pericardial defects. It also highlights the critical role of echocardiography, cardiac computed tomography (CCT), and cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) in the diagnosis and management approach.

Recent Findings

Congenital pericardial defects are rare. Although most cases are found incidentally, some cases could potentially be associated with serious outcomes including sudden cardiac death. The diagnosis is often challenging due to non-specific clinical manifestations and electrocardiogram findings.

Summary

Echocardiography is the first-line imaging investigation for the evaluation of this condition. Advanced cardiac imaging modalities, including CCT and CMR, play important adjuvant roles in establishing the diagnosis and assists with prognostication.

中文翻译：

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先天性心包缺陷的多模态成像方法评估：当代回顾

审查目的

本综述介绍了先天性心包缺陷的病因、临床表现、诊断方法和治疗。它还强调了超声心动图、心脏计算机断层扫描 (CCT) 和心脏磁共振 (CMR) 在诊断和治疗方法中的关键作用。

最近的发现

先天性心包缺陷很少见。尽管大多数病例是偶然发现的，但有些病例可能与严重后果有关，包括心源性猝死。由于非特异性的临床表现和心电图结果，诊断通常具有挑战性。

概括

超声心动图是评估这种情况的一线影像学检查。先进的心脏成像模式，包括 CCT 和 CMR，在诊断和协助预后方面发挥着重要的辅助作用。