Malignant Pericardial Effusion: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Malignant pericardial effusion (Eff) is often asymptomatic and has an unknown prevalence, due to its occult presentation. The condition often is identified postmortem on autopsy, and it is associated with a poor prognosis. Given the late presentation of malignant pericardial Effs, a minimal volume of literature has examined the epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and outcomes of these complex patients. We conducted a systematic review to advance present understanding of this condition.

Methods

A search of 4 databases resulted in 41 case reports meeting criteria. Inclusion criteria were being a patient aged > 18 years who presented with pericardial Eff in the setting of malignancy. Intervention was medical and/or surgical therapy, and the outcome was mortality.

SUBMITTER: Mudra SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11357784 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature