Constrictive Pericarditis: A Challenging Diagnosis in Paediatrics

Constrictive pericarditis is an uncommon disease in children, usually difficult to diagnose. We present the case of a 14-year-old boy with a previous history of tuberculosis and right heart failure, in whom constrictive pericarditis was diagnosed. The case highlights the need to integrate all inform...

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Main Authors: Mariana Faustino, Inês Carmo Mendes, Rui Anjos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Cardiology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/402740