Demographics:
33 years old, Male
Indication:
Trauma
Findings
Chest
- Mild dependent atelectasis/scarring in both lower lobes and the lingula
- Low density mediastinal fluid extending to the inferior margin of the aortic arch, consistent with fluid within the superior aortic recess of the transverse sinus
Upper abdomen
- No acute findings
MSK
- Mild subcutaneous emphysema and fat stranding anterior to the left sternocleidomastoid muscle and strap muscles
Diagnosis
High-riding pericardium (anatomic variant)
Sample Report
High-riding pericardium (anatomic variant) without evidence of traumatic aortic injury.
Soft tissue laceration/contusion along the anterior upper left chest and neck.
Discussion