Erdheim-Chester Disease: A Rare Clinical Entity

Pericardial effusion represents a diagnostic challenge. Erdheim-Chester disease (ECD), though a rare cause, should be considered in the differential diagnosis. An 88-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital due to retrosternal pain, dyspnoea and constitutional symptoms. Hypoxaemic respiratory fai...

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Main Authors: Margarida Oliveira, Sofia Monteiro, Joana dos Santos, Ana Catarina Silva, Rute Morais Ferreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2020-06-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/1630