Constrictive pericarditis in children under 2 years of age.

Authors

  • Lia Silva Unidade Cardiologia Pediátrica, HSM, Serviço Cardiologia Pediátrica, Hospital de Santa Cruz.
  • Rui Anjos
  • Fernando Maymone Martins
  • Margarida Telo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.20344/amp.1982

Abstract

Two cases of constrictive pericarditis, in children under 2 years of age, of non-tuberculosis aetiology, diagnosed from June 97 to May 98 are reported. This entity is rare in paediatrics and it may progress to severe condition. Surgical treatment has a low risk and is generally associated with good prognosis. Aetiology, clinic presentation, differential diagnosis with restrictive cardiomyopathy and treatment are discussed.

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Silva L, Anjos R, Martins FM, Telo M. Constrictive pericarditis in children under 2 years of age. Acta Med Port [Internet]. 2002 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 21];15(6):429-34. Available from: https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/1982

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Arquivo Histórico