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Pericarditis in malignancy echocardiography or ultrasound
Introduction
Echocardiography
Echocardiography
Echocardiography facilitates the visualization of the the fluid accumulating within the pericardial cavity. Pericardial or myocardial tumors, if present, can also be noted.
The echocardiogram below demonstrates pericardial effusion and a myocardial tumor. {{#ev:youtube|sGTttwrx2xw}}
References
References
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