Pericardial Mesothelioma (Imaging Studies)
- Chest X-ray: Initial imaging to detect abnormalities in the heart and surrounding structures, such as pericardial effusion.
- Echocardiogram: An ultrasound of the heart that helps visualize fluid accumulation in the pericardium and assess heart function .
- CT Scan: Provides detailed cross-sectional images of the chest and can reveal thickening of the pericardium, masses, and the extent of disease spread.
- MRI: Offers high-resolution images of the heart and pericardium, helpful in distinguishing between different types of tissues and identifying tumor characteristics.