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Title: A large pericardial cyst presenting with severe chest pain: a case report and review of literature
Authors: Ogah, O.S
Adebo, O.A
Adebiyi, A.A
Timeyin, A.O
Akisanya, C.O
Keywords: Pericardial cyst
Cardiac tumour
Chest pain
Asymptomatic
Issue Date: 2009
Publisher: COLLEGE OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
Citation: Afr. J. Med. Med. Sci. (2009) 38, 83-86
Abstract: Summary Primary cysts of the pericardium are uncommon, benign developmental anomaly. Most are asymptomatic and a common incidental finding on routine chest radiograph. We report a case of large pericardial cyst presenting with severe excruciating chest pain in a Nigerian man. To the best of our knowledge, no such report has emanated from the country.
Description: Article
URI: http://adhlui.com.ui.edu.ng/jspui/handle/123456789/3449
ISSN: 1116-4077
Appears in Collections:African Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences

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