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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Pericardial Effusion
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Derrame Pericárdico
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Derrame Pericárdico
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Synonyms English:
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Chylopericardium
Chylopericardiums
Effusion, Pericardial
Effusions, Pericardial
Hemopericardium
Pericardial Effusions
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Tree Number:
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C14.280.695
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Definition English:
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Fluid accumulation within the PERICARDIUM. Serous effusions are associated with pericardial diseases. Hemopericardium is associated with trauma. Lipid-containing effusion (chylopericardium) results from leakage of THORACIC DUCT. Severe cases can lead to CARDIAC TAMPONADE. |
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See Related English:
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Cardiac Tamponade
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History Note English:
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66; was in Cat A & C 1966-83
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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10681
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Unique Identifier:
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D010490
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS
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