Pericardial cysts are benign lesions that are usually not cancerous.
Pericardial cyst is a very rare cardiac disease, the cause of which is still not completely clear. It is currently believed that it may be related to the embryonic period, when there is a gap between the head end of the embryo and the mesoderm on both sides of the embryo and it is not fused.
Most patients are young adults and most of them have no obvious symptoms. Only a few patients present with chest pain, chest tightness and other chest discomfort. If the cyst is particularly large and compresses the heart, palpitations, shortness of breath or heart failure may occur.
Therefore, asymptomatic patients generally do not need to be treated. If the cysts are particularly large and present with compressive symptoms or secondary infections, then surgical treatment is recommended.
Pericardial cysts are benign lesions that are usually not cancerous. Patients with pericardial cysts should seek medical attention from a cardiac surgeon in a timely manner and under the guidance of a doctor so as not to affect their personal health.