CXR AP (above left) shows a large cardiac silhouette and an abnormal contour to the right superior mediastinum. Coronal CT with contrast of the chest (above right) shows a huge fluid collection in the pericardial space and a conglomeration of cystic lymph nodes in the right superior mediastinum. Axial CT (below) shows the pericardial fluid collection completely surrounding the heart and left lower lobe atelectasis.
