Pericardial effusion

Case contributed by Henrik Borgesen
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Shortness of breath, blue lips, blue and cold fingers.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

X-ray show a markedly enlarged cardiac silhouette.

Case Discussion

 The differential diagnosis includes cardiomyopathy and pericardial effusion.

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