Intrapericardial instillation of bleomycin prevents recurrence of malignant pericardial effusions: Series of 46 cases and comprehensive literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.bulcan.2020.04.010
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Malignant pericardial effusion is a severe complication of lung and breast cancer. The median survival is less than 4 months and recurrences occurs in about 40% of cases. Systemic chemotherapy and/or local treatments are… read more here.
Keywords: instillation bleomycin; malignant pericardial; intrapericardial instillation; cancer ... See more keywords
Endometrial carcinoma complicated by malignant pericardial effusion
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017584
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: High-stage endometrial carcinoma is an aggressive tumor with a high propensity for distant spread. However, metastases to the pericardium are rare in gynecological cancer, and are usually fatal. Patient concerns: A 69-year-old woman… read more here.
Keywords: complicated malignant; carcinoma; endometrial carcinoma; malignant pericardial ... See more keywords
Development and validation a simple scoring system to identify malignant pericardial effusion
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DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1012664
Abstract: Background Malignant pericardial effusion (MPE) is a serious complication in patients with advanced malignant tumors, which indicates a poor prognosis. However, its clinical manifestations lack specificity, making it challenging to distinguish MPE from benign pericardial… read more here.
Keywords: scoring system; validation; pericardial effusion; malignant pericardial ... See more keywords