Pericarditis and pericardial effusion as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Case report

Pericarditis and pericardial effusion as the first presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus. Case report

Background: Acute pericarditis is rare in children; it can evolve to effusion or even cardiac tamponade. The main infectious agents are viruses and bacteria. The pharmacological treatment includes NSAIDs; just a few patients need pericardiocentesis. Clinical case: A school-age patient was hospitali...

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Main Authors: Vilma Gerardo-Morales, Eduardo Llausás-Magaña, Angel Rito León-Ramírez, Juan Manuel Carreón-Guerrero, José Quibrera, Giordano Pérez-Gaxiola, Miguel García-Dominguez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Colegio Mexicano de Inmunología Clínica y Alergia, A.C. 2019-04-01
Series:Revista Alergia México
Subjects:
pericarditis
derrame pericárdico
lupus eritematoso sistémico
pediatría
Online Access:http://revistaalergia.mx/ojs/index.php/ram/article/view/528

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