What is it about?
Introduction: Neoplastic pericardial effusion (NPE) poses a significant challenge in medical pathology, particularly due to its association with secondary involvement by malignancies originating in various organs.
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Why is it important?
Timely management of NPE is pivotal for both overall survival and the patients' quality of life. However, there is a scarcity of data on NPE in our country. This study aims to provide a comprehensive description of the clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic characteristics of consecutive Moroccan patients with NPE.
Perspectives
Neoplastic pericardial effusion (NPE) represents a pervasive and consequential issue within the realm of medical pathology. While primary pericardial tumors are rare, secondary involvement by neoplasms originating in other organs such as lung and breast is more prevalent
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This page is a summary of: Neoplastic Pericardial Effusion in Malignant Solid Tumors: Clinical Features, Diagnosis and Management, Journal of Case Reports and Medical History, December 2023, Acquire Publications LLC,
DOI: 10.54289/jcrmh2300144.
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