Mesothelioma of the Pericardium: Report of a Case
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- 1 April 1980
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Tumori Journal
- Vol. 66 (2) , 269-272
- https://doi.org/10.1177/030089168006600216
Abstract
One case of cardiac tamponade from malignant mesothelioma of the pericardium is reported. The tumor was diagnosed by cytology of the fluid drained by pericardial centesis. Necroscopy and histology confirmed the diagnosis.Keywords
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