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Large pericardial effusion

Case contributed by: Dr Bruno Di Muzio

Presentation:

Medical records not available.

Patient Data:

Age: 71
Gender: Female
Race: Caucasian
From the case: Large pericardial effusion

Chest X-Ray

Modality: X-ray
  • Chest x-ray performed in the bed shows significant enlargement of the cardiac silhouette.
Chest x-ray performed in the bed shows significant enlargement of the cardiac silhouette.
From the case: Large pericardial effusion

Chest CT

Modality: CT

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non-contrast

Case Discussion:

A pericardial effusion is characterised by build up of fluid in the pericardial space (a normal pericardiac sac contains approximately 30 - 50 mls of fluid). 

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