Primary Pericardial Mesothelioma: Report of a Patient and Literature Review

Primary mesothelioma of the pericardium is a rare tumor and carries a dismal prognosis. This case report presents a 38-year-old man who suffered from recurrent pericardial fluid. Initial symptoms were unspecific, with dry cough and progressing fatigue. Pericardiocentesis was performed, but analyses...

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Main Authors: Åse Nilsson, Torgny Rasmuson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2009-07-01
Series:Case Reports in Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/228894