MEDIASTINAL LYMPHOSARCOMA SIMULATING PERICARDITIS |
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Authors: | MATTS BERG ERIK WILANDER ERS ERIKSSON |
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Affiliation: | Departments of Paediatrics and Pathology, University Hospital, Uppsala, and the Department of Paediatrics, Central Hospital, Boden, Sweden |
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Abstract: | ABSTRACT: Berg, M., Wilander, E. and Eriksson, A. (Departments of Paediatrics and Pathology, University Hospital, Uppsala, and Department of Paediatrics, Central Hospital, Boden, Sweden). Mediastinal lymphosarcoma simulating pericarditis. Acta Paediatr Scand, 64: 873, 1975–A case of lymphosarcoma of the heart in a 10-year-old boy is presented. The clinical picture simulated a pericarditis. Prednisolone had a remarkably good temporary effect. Post-mortem examination showed a highly differentiated lymphosarcoma invading the pericardium and myocardium from a primary mediastinal localisation. Cytologic examination for malignant cells in the pericardial fluid must not be forgotten in a case of unexplained pericardial effusion. |
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Keywords: | Lymphosarcoma heart tumour pericardial effusion. |
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