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Case
Summary
Diagnosis: Pericardial Effusion
Clinical hints:
The doctor ordered an echocardiogram which confirmed a
pericardial effusion. The etiology of the effusion was not
definitely established, but tuberculosis was suspected.
Radiological Pearls:
- enlarged cardiac silhouette
- water density "stripe" on lateral
- pericardial fat anterior to "stripe"
- echocardiography definitive test
Films were kindly provided by Dr. W. J. Weiser.
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