A Rare Case of Effusive Constrictive Cholesterol Pericarditis: A Case Report and Review
A Rare Case of Effusive Constrictive Cholesterol Pericarditis: A Case Report and Review
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Limiteds
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English
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Cairo, Egypt: Hindawi Limiteds
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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 68-year-old male with prolonged symptoms of dyspne...
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A Rare Case of Effusive Constrictive Cholesterol Pericarditis: A Case Report and Review
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_eef57d84ed6445b99b72976f2805cf74
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1687-9627
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1687-9635
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10.1155/2013/439505
