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Pericardial effusions secondary to hypothyroidism are well described, but moderate to large effusions are rare and associated tamponade is extremely rare.
Case report describing a massive recurrent pericardial effusion secondary to hypothyroidism.
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Recurrent pericardial effusion warrants thyroid evaluation; leaves open whether routine screening improves outcomes.
Background:Although relatively rare, pericardial effusions secondary to hypothyroidism have been well described (1). Moderate to large pericardial effusions are rare and associated tamponade is extremely
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