title: Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting with cardiac tamponade.
abstract: A previously well 36 year old man presented with cardiac tamponade as the initial manifestation of systemic lupus erythematosus. This diagnosis should, therefore, be considered not only in cases of pericarditis but also in those of tamponade.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D008297:Male