A Rare Case of Effusive Constrictive Cholesterol Pericarditis: A Case Report and Review
Effusive constrictive cholesterol pericarditis is exceedingly rare. Most cases have an unclear etiology but can be associated with rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis infection, and hypothyroidism. The hallmark of the effusion is the distinctively high levels of cholesterol. We present the case of a...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Medicine |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/439505 |