March 3, 2026International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases0 citations

Case Report: Acquired Angioneurotic Edema With Massive Pericardial Effusion as the Harbinger of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

IBIwa BhattaraiAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh NRNeethu RaviAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh SCSarthak ChakrabartiAll India Institute of Medical Sciences Rishikesh

Key Points

Massive pericardial effusion was observed in the index case with acquired angioneurotic edema, indicating a potential link to systemic lupus erythematosus.
The echocardiography showed a notable 2D visualization of the heart structure, highlighting the extent of the pericardial effusion present.

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1 patient with acquired angioneurotic edema and massive pericardial effusion as the harbinger of systemic lupus erythematosus

Acquired angioneurotic edema with massive pericardial effusion can be a harbinger of systemic lupus erythematosus.

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The authors have nothing to report. Video S1: Apical 4-chamber view of 2D-echocardiography of the index case showing massive pericardial effusion. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.

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