Why the study?
Cardiac tumors are often asymptomatic with nonspecific presentations, and their definite diagnosis requires surgical tumor resection and tissue biopsy.
Population
An old patient with severe pericardial effusion and an unusual intrapericardial tumor
Design
Case report
Authors
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Rare pericardial tumor case expands differential for asymptomatic masses; leaves open standardized imaging and management protocols.
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