Malignant small cell tumour (Askin-Rosai) of the pericardium.
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.
Mohandas
K M
KM
Critical Care Unit, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Bombay, India.
Chinoy
R F
RF
Merchant
N H
NH
Lotliker
R G
RG
Desai
P B
PB
D000293:Adolescent; D018288:Carcinoma, Small Cell / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014463:Ultrasonography