title: Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with cardiac tamponade due to a haemorrhagic pericardial effusion.
abstract: A 14 year old girl presented with cardiac tamponade due to a haemorrhagic pericardial effusion. Systemic lupus erythematosus was diagnosed. Pericardial stripping was performed due to recurrence of the effusion despite pericardiocentesis and steroid therapy.
authors: Department of Medicine, Enfield District Hospital, Southgate, London, UK.
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Rudra
authors: P A
authors: PA
authors: Evans
authors: E N
authors: EN
authors: O'Brien
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000150:complications*