Rheumatoid arthritis and pericardial effusion – a unique major manifestation

Introduction: Pericardial effusion is common in the setting of rheumatoid arthritis (RA); however, it is rarely its first manifestation. Case description: An 82-year-old male presented with abdominal pain, vomiting and fever. Blood analysis revealed elevated systemic inflammatory markers, and an abd...

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Main Authors: Isabel Cruz, Bruno Bragança, Rafaela Lopes, Rui Santos, Aurora Andrade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2024-01-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/4159