hämorrhagischer Perikarderguss

Hemopericardium refers to the presence of blood within the pericardial cavity, i.e. a sanguineous pericardial effusion. If enough blood enters the pericardial cavity, then a potentially fatal cardiac tamponade can occur.

Pathology

Etiology

There is a very long list of causes but some of the more common are:

Radiographic features

Plain radiograph
CT
  • pericardial effusion with a density >35 HU  or that of water

Differential diagnosis

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