A Pericardial Effusion of "Gold-Paint" Appearance Due to the Presence of Cholesterin

John Alexander

doi:10.1136/bmj.2.3067.463

October 11, 1919BMJOpen Access

A Pericardial Effusion of "Gold-Paint" Appearance Due to the Presence of Cholesterin

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To document the clinical presentation and physical diagnostic findings associated with a rare gold-paint pericardial effusion containing cholesterin crystals.
Clinical physical examination of a patient evaluating abdominal signs and thoracic symptoms.
Cardiovascular auscultation and inspection assessing chest wall pulsations and unusual heart sounds.
Physical examination identified a slightly distended abdomen without tenderness or palpable mass.
Cardiovascular evaluation detected a distinctive squeaking bruit situated to the left of the sternum alongside visible pulsation to the right of the sternum.

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Case report describes a gold-paint pericardial effusion linked to cholesterin in a patient, highlighting rare presentations of lipid-rich cardiac fluid.

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