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http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/3449| Title: | A large pericardial cyst presenting with severe chest pain: a case report and review of literature |
| Authors: | Ogah, O.S Adebo, O.A Adebiyi, A.A Timeyin, A.O Akisanya, C.O |
| Keywords: | Pericardial cyst Cardiac tumour Chest pain Asymptomatic |
| Issue Date: | 2009 |
| Publisher: | COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA |
| Citation: | Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci. (2009) 38, 83-86 |
| Abstract: | Summary Primary cysts of the pericardium are uncommon, benign developmental anomaly. Most are asymptomatic and a common incidental finding on routine chest radiograph. We report a case of large pericardial cyst presenting with severe excruciating chest pain in a Nigerian man. To the best of our knowledge, no such report has emanated from the country. |
| Description: | Article |
| URI: | http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/3449 |
| ISSN: | 1116-4077 |
| Appears in Collections: | African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences |
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| Ogah et al_Pericardial 2009.pdf | Article | 9.25 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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