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Eccentric pericardial effusion after radiation therapy of left breast carcinoma

Journal Article · · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.128.1.27· OSTI ID:7330164
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Pericardial damage is one of the consequences of cardiac radiation and may lead to chronic pericarditis and/or tamponade. In three patients treated with radiation for carcinoma of the left breast, the effusions were loculated on the right side of the pericardium resulting in a peculiar cardiac silhouette. The importance of recognizing this entity and possible treatment is stressed.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Texas, Houston
OSTI ID:
7330164
Journal Information:
Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 128:1; ISSN AJROA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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