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European Heart Journal 1987 8(2):202-205;
Copyright © 1987 by the European Society of Cardiology.
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© 1987 The European Society of Cardiology

Massive haemorrhagic pericardial effusion in beta-thalassaemia major

L. CASSISA, G. DIGIROLAMO, G. PUPITA, L. IBBA, A. GANAU, G. PIGA, S. CAMPUS and A. MALAVASI

Institute of Clinica Medica, Sassari University Italy

Received 23 April 1986; revised 9 July 1986; .

Address for correspondence: Dr Luigi Casiisa, Clinica Medica, Viale San Pietro 8, 07100 Sassari, Italia.

Abstract

The case of a child with beta-thalassaemia major who developed a massive haemorrhagic pericardial effusion is reported and in whom the clinical picture completely resolved after pericardiocentesis. Possible causes are discussed and the role of echocardiography in the follow-up of thalassaemic patients is emphasized.

Key Words: beta-thalassaemia major • haemorrhagic pericardial effusion • echocardiography.


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