Gologorsky E, Gologorsky A, Galbut DL, Wolfenson A. Left atrial compression by a pericardial hematoma presenting as an obstructing intracavitary mass: a difficult differential diagnosis.
Anesth Analg 2002;
95:567-9, table of contents. [PMID:
12198038 DOI:
10.1097/00000539-200209000-00013]
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Abstract
IMPLICATIONS
The differential diagnosis of extracavitary, intramural and intracavitary disease may be difficult. An extrinsic compression of the left atrium by a dissecting pericardial hematoma was misdiagnosed as an intracavitary mass, by echocadiography and computer tomography. This case emphasizes the importance of patient history and clinical setting.
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