Superior aortic recess

Last revised by Arlene Campos on 12 Jan 2024

The superior aortic recess is one of the pericardial recesses forming a small space within the pericardium, which arises from the superior margin of the transverse pericardial sinus and surrounds the root of the ascending aorta.

Its components are variable and may be further subdivided into:

It may mimic mediastinal lymphadenopathy or a bronchogenic cyst.

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