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