Cardiac tamponade can be an initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus in pediatric patients, which can be successfully managed with pericardiocentesis and corticosteroids.
Supports considering SLE in pediatric tamponade; single case leaves open prospective validation of management.
A 15-year-old girl with systemic lupus erythematosus initially had massive pericardial effusion and cardiac tamponade. Pericardiocentesis was used to relieve her short-term symptoms. Systemic treatment with corticosteroids followed, and the patient has been symptom-free for six months.
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