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15769571

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
3
pubmed:dateCreated
2005-3-16
pubmed:abstractText
Massive pericardial effusions secondary to hypothyroidism are rarely seen in the emergency department (ED). The case of a patient presenting with a relatively asymptomatic massive pericardial effusion due to hypothyroidism is described. The patient had a history of laryngeal carcinoma post-total laryngectomy and adjuvant radiotherapy 12 years previous. Although underlying malignancy was in the differential diagnosis, hypothyroidism was diagnosed through a detailed history and physical examination, thereby avoiding the need for pericardiocentesis. Thyroid replacement alone is sufficient for resolution of these effusions, although it may take many months. Pericardiocentesis is indicated only if cardiac tamponade develops. This rare but significant condition should be considered, especially when it occurs after acute cold exposure.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0736-4679
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
28
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
293-6
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2005
pubmed:articleTitle
A rare case of massive pericardial effusion secondary to hypothyroidism.
pubmed:affiliation
Emergency Department, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports