Radiologic patterns of congenital malformations of the pericardium.

Various congenital malformations of the pericardium are describe. The defects of the pericardium are considered, which are more often partial and on the left side than total. Diagnosis is based on angiography and diagnostic pneumothorax. The pleurocardial cysts are frequent and diagnosed on plain films with pneumoperitoneum. The intrapericardial teratoma are seldom. Diagnosis is made on angiocardiography with pneumopericardium. Radiology is very useful for the diagnosis of various types of congenital malformations of the pericardium.