Acute pericarditis in an adult with cystic fibrosis: a case report and literature review

Acute pericarditis in an adult with cystic fibrosis: a case report and literature review

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis, an autosomal recessive disorder (1 in 3,000–6,000 births), causes thick mucus and recurrent lung infections. Improved survival has revealed rare complications such as constrictive pericarditis and cardiac tamponade. Case description: A 24-year-old female with cystic fi...

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Main Authors: Amer Abu-Shanab, Muhammad Tayyeb, Muhammad Saad Anwar, David Angelo Aquino, Pierre Amog, Abdalhakim Shubietah, Doantrang Du
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2025-05-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
cystic fibrosis
pericarditis
pericardiocentesis
pericardial effusion
constrictive pericarditis
Online Access:https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5373
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