Key result
Large symptomatic pericardial effusion was the initial presentation of an unrecognized underlying malignancy in 7.5% of all patients, and 18% of those with a nonrevealing basic workup.
Why the study?
What is the prevalence of unrecognized underlying malignancy in patients presenting with large symptomatic pericardial effusion?
Observational (n=173)
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What is the prevalence of unrecognized underlying malignancy in patients presenting with large symptomatic pericardial effusion?
Large symptomatic pericardial effusion can be the initial presentation of an unrecognized malignancy in about 18% of patients with a nonrevealing basic workup, warranting extensive investigation.
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Supports targeted malignancy workup after nonrevealing evaluation; leaves open whether routine extensive screening improves outcomes.
Ben‐Horin et al. (2006) conducted an observational in Hemodynamically significant pericardial effusion (n=173). Large symptomatic pericardial effusion was evaluated on Unrecognized underlying neoplastic disease. Large symptomatic pericardial effusion was the initial presentation of an unrecognized underlying malignancy in 7.5% of all patients, and 18% of those with a nonrevealing basic workup.
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