Massive pericardial effusion in primary hypothyroidism.
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A 44 year old lady with primary hypothyroidism presented with massive pericardial effusion without cardiac tamponade. Pericardial tap was done twice and the effusion resolved as the hypothyroid state improved. She remained hypertensive despite the euthyroid state. She was discharged well with L-thyroxine and anti-hypertensive therapy.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Medical journal of Malaysia
دوره 44 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989