| Literature DB >> 1315028 |
K M Mohandas1, R F Chinoy, N H Merchant, R G Lotliker, P B Desai.
Abstract
An Askin-Rosai tumour presenting as effusive constrictive pericarditis is reported. A 2-D echocardiogram was strongly suggestive of a primary pericardial tumour, and multiple pericardial and pleural aspiration failed to yield malignant cells. The final diagnosis was made at autopsy. Primary pericardial Askin-Rosai tumour has not to our knowledge been previously reported.Entities:
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Year: 1992 PMID: 1315028 PMCID: PMC2399211 DOI: 10.1136/pgmj.68.796.140
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Postgrad Med J ISSN: 0032-5473 Impact factor: 2.401