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CAT Scan For Pneumonia Done, Pericardial Cyst Found. Should This Cyst Be Removed? Can Surgery Be Done At 82 Years?

I am an 82 year old male in good health. during a cat scan for Pneumonia a pericardial cyst was discovered.
I have several of the symptoms described for the conditions; the most predominant is a cronic cough.
I am in the process of full diagnosis by a cardiac surgeon, but my next appointment is 3 weeks away.
Mild anxiety and curiosity causes me to ask 2 questions:
1. Should I have the thing removed if that is a viable options?
2. Does my age preclude surgery?
Fri, 16 Aug 2013
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Hi, if you are a healthy and fit person with out anemia, it can be done but if it is necessory.
Cyst is not a thing to develop in short time , it may not be related to the present symptoms. If the cyst has any relation with this condition, the doctors may think of removing the cyst. Thank you.
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CAT Scan For Pneumonia Done, Pericardial Cyst Found. Should This Cyst Be Removed? Can Surgery Be Done At 82 Years?

Hi, if you are a healthy and fit person with out anemia, it can be done but if it is necessory. Cyst is not a thing to develop in short time , it may not be related to the present symptoms. If the cyst has any relation with this condition, the doctors may think of removing the cyst. Thank you.