| Hyperdense pericardial effusion in dermatomyositis and contrast induced nephropathy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 16028325 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Pericardial involvement in dermatomyositis is rare and usually asymptomatic. In many instances, a diagnosis of pericardial involvement is not found until autopsy. Renal failure associated with connective tissue disorders can result in or potentially exaggerate pericardial inflammation. We report an unusual case of high-density pericardial effusion in a patient with dermatomyositis consequent upon contrast nephropathy as demonstrated by computed tomography. High-density pericardial effusion can be a result of an insidious cause such as pericardial inflammation rather than the more usual causes such as coronary or cardiac perforation. |
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Authors:
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Sridhar Kamath; Carl A Roobottom |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Emergency radiology Volume: 11 ISSN: 1070-3004 ISO Abbreviation: Emerg Radiol Publication Date: 2005 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2005-07-19 Completed Date: 2005-09-02 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9431227 Medline TA: Emerg Radiol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 177-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, X-ray East, Level 6, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, PL6 8DH, United Kingdom E- kamathsridhar@yahoo.com |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Aged Contrast Media / adverse effects* Dermatomyositis / complications* Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials Female Humans Kidney Failure, Acute / chemically induced* Pericardial Effusion / etiology*, radiography Pericarditis / complications Pleural Effusion / chemically induced Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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0/Contrast Media |
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