Pericardial effusion associated with asbestos exposure.
The case history is presented of a 60 year old man who developed a pericardial effusion. Chest radiography showed pleural thickening and calcification. Pericardiotomy was performed and revealed nonspecific inflammatory lesions. Occupational exposure to asbestos and exclusion of other causes led to the diagnosis of benign asbestos pericardial effusion.
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Departments of Radiology and Chest Medicine, Hôpital Erasme, Université Libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
Gevenois
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Schroeven
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De Vuyst
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D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D010490:Pericardial Effusion / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D010496:Pericardium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D001194:Asbestos