Malignant small cell tumour (Askin-Rosai) of the pericardium

An Askin-Rosai tumour presenting as effusive constrictive pericarditis is reported. A 2-D echocardiogram was strongly suggestive of a primary pericardial tumour, and multiple pericardial and pleural aspiration failed to yield malignant cells. The final diagnosis was made at autopsy. Primary pericard...

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Published in:Postgraduate medical journal 1992-02, Vol.68 (796), p.140-142
Main Authors: Mohandas, K. M., Chinoy, R. F., Merchant, N. H., Lotliker, R. G., Desai, P. B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinoma, Small Cell - diagnostic imaging
Carcinoma, Small Cell - pathology
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiopathies: etiologic forms (general aspects and miscellaneous)
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Heart
Heart Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Heart Neoplasms - pathology
Humans
Medical sciences
Pericardial Effusion - diagnosis
Pericardium - diagnostic imaging
Ultrasonography
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Summary:An Askin-Rosai tumour presenting as effusive constrictive pericarditis is reported. A 2-D echocardiogram was strongly suggestive of a primary pericardial tumour, and multiple pericardial and pleural aspiration failed to yield malignant cells. The final diagnosis was made at autopsy. Primary pericardial Askin-Rosai tumour has not to our knowledge been previously reported.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.68.796.140