Pericarditis With Effusion in Children

Main Author: A. Samik Wahab, A. Samik Wahab
Format: Article info application/pdf
Bahasa: ind
Terbitan: Journal of the Medical Sciences (Berkala ilmu Kedokteran) , 2015
Online Access: https://journal.ugm.ac.id/bik/article/view/4814
https://journal.ugm.ac.id/bik/article/view/4814/4063
Daftar Isi:
  • Two cases of pericarditis with effusion admitted to the Department of Child Health, Gadjah Mada University Hospital were presented. The suspicion was based on the presence of pericardial friction rub for the first case, and the presence of cardiac enlargement and liquid line (on X-ray) for the second case. Pericardiocentesis was performed to confirm the diagnosis and for treatment.An accurate etiological diagnosis could not be made due to lack of laboratory facilities. The treatment was based on clinical and pathological findings