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Pericardial effusion

Case contributed by The Radswiki
Diagnosis certain

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x-ray

X-rays images show a globular cardiac shadow enlargement.

ct

CT scan confirms a pericardial effusion and a bilateral pleural effusion. 

Case Discussion

Pericardial effusions occur when fluid collects in the pericardial space.

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