Posterior superior aortic recess
Last revised by Arlene Campos on 12 Jan 2024
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Citation:
MacManus D, Campos A, Knipe H, Posterior superior aortic recess. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 28 Mar 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-96598
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Article created:
16 Jan 2022,
Daniel MacManus
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Last revised:
12 Jan 2024,
Arlene Campos ◉
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Synonyms:
- Superior pericardial recess
- Posterior portion of the superior aortic recess
- Superior sinus (pericardial recess)
The posterior superior aortic recess, also known as the superior pericardial recess or the superior sinus, is one of the variable invaginations of the superior aortic recess and is located posterior to the ascending aorta. It may mimic mediastinal lymphadenopathy or a bronchogenic cyst.
References
- 1. Broderick LS, Brooks GN, Kuhlman JE. Anatomic pitfalls of the heart and pericardium. Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 25 (2): 441-53. doi:10.1148/rg.252045075 - Pubmed
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