A total of 25% of all tumors and cysts ... of cardiac malignancy is best made with echocardiography, but a more complete assessment of the extent of local and regional disease using CT and MRI ...

Pericardial cysts are most commonly incidental findings and have no clinical significance. Cardiac tamponade has been reported, although is exceedingly rare from this condition. Diagnosis is made ...

In comparison, cardiac CT and CMR provide a comprehensive ... and may provide detailed information regarding pericardial thickness, calcification, effusion and inflammation.