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Case Reports
. 1987 Jan;57(1):54-7.
doi: 10.1136/hrt.57.1.54.

Pericardial constriction caused by primary mesothelioma

M J Llewellyn, M W Atkinson, B Fabri
Case Reports

Pericardial constriction caused by primary mesothelioma

M J Llewellyn et al. Br Heart J. 1987 Jan.

Abstract

Primary pericardial mesothelioma is an extremely rare tumour. This case illustrates the typical late presentation with symptoms and signs of constrictive pericarditis. An unusual feature was complete encasement of the heart by tumour. No satisfactory treatment is available.

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