Key result
Prednisolone had a remarkably good temporary effect in a 10-year-old boy with mediastinal lymphosarcoma simulating pericarditis.
Population
10-year-old boy with mediastinal lymphosarcoma simulating pericarditis
Design
Case_report
Authors
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Case suggests cytologic pericardial fluid analysis in unexplained pediatric effusions despite steroid response; leaves open generalizability of lymphosarcoma mimics.
Case Report (n=1)
Cytologic examination for malignant cells in the pericardial fluid should be considered in cases of unexplained pericardial effusion.
Berg et al. (1975) conducted a case report in Mediastinal lymphosarcoma simulating pericarditis (n=1). Prednisolone was evaluated. Prednisolone had a remarkably good temporary effect in a 10-year-old boy with mediastinal lymphosarcoma simulating pericarditis.
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