Pericarditis chest x ray
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Uncomplicated Pericarditis
In uncomplicated pericarditis, in the absence of a pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade, the heart will not be enlarged on chest x ray.
Complicated Pericarditis
The heart will be enlarged on chest X ray in the setting of pericardial effusion or cardiac tamponade.
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Pericardial Masses
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Pericardial calcification
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