Neoplastic pericarditis and gynecologic malignancies--a review of the literature.
Neoplastic involvement of the heart/pericardium is not a common complication of gynecologic malignancies. However, as its occurrence can represent a substantial risk for the patient, it is important for the clinician to understand the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this complication. An attempt, therefore, is made to review the pertinent clinical aspects of this condition with emphasis on the treatment options available.
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001706:Biopsy; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology; D004322:Drainage; D004452:Echocardiography; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005260:Female; D005833:Genital Neoplasms, Female / Q000473:pathology*; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000209:etiology; D006338:Heart Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000556:secondary* / Q000628:therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology; D010496:Pericardium; D012120:Respiration Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D012884:Skin Window Technique; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D006728:Hormones