Malignant pericardial effusion associated with metastatic rectal cancer: case report
- PMID: 2685189
- DOI: 10.1080/1120009x.1989.11738919
Malignant pericardial effusion associated with metastatic rectal cancer: case report
Abstract
Pericardial effusion caused by malignant disease is an uncommon disorder. We present a patient with rectal cancer who developed malignant pericardial effusion as the main site of relapse 18 months following surgery. We discuss the incidence and the therapy of this condition.
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