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ArticleCureus2023

A Rare First Presentation of Hodgkin's Lymphoma: Symptomatic Pericardial Effusion.

Rita Matos Sousa, Carolina Nogueira, Maria João Vilela, Fábio Neves Correia, Catarina Silva Araújo, Maria Ribeiro, Carlos Capela

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Rita Matos SousaInternal Medicine, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Carolina NogueiraInternal Medicine, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Maria João VilelaInternal Medicine, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Fábio Neves CorreiaIntensive Care Unit, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Catarina Silva AraújoInternal Medicine, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Maria RibeiroOnco-Hematology, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.
Carlos CapelaInternal Medicine, Hospital de Braga, Braga, PRT.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Symptomatic pericardial effusion occurring as the initial manifestation of Hodgkin's lymphoma is exceedingly uncommon, and there are limited documented instances in the available literature. Pericardial effusion can present various differential diagnoses, and among these, malignancy is an important yet less frequently encountered cause. A heightened level of suspicion is crucial for establishing an accurate diagnosis, particularly when the patient's clinical course deviates from the anticipated trajectory. Through this case, we aim to emphasize the significance of considering lymphoproliferative diseases as a pertinent possibility in the differential diagnosis of pericardial effusion. Additionally, we underscore the importance of promptly reaching a diagnosis, as it can help prevent severe complications and enhance the patient's prognosis.

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classic hodgkin lymphomalymphoproliferative malignancypericardial diseasespericardial effusionpericarditis

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PMID38022304
PMCPMC10631307

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