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[Unilateral transudative pleural effusion and constritive pericarditis].

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¹Service de pneumologie, CHU de Besançon, 4, boulevard Fleming, 25000 Besançon, France.

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Summary

Constrictive pericarditis can present as a unilateral pleural effusion, mimicking other conditions. Early diagnosis via cardiac catheterization and pericardial examination is crucial for effective treatment.

Keywords:

Constrictive pericarditis Pathologies pleurales Pericardial effusion Pleural diseases Pleural effusion Péricardectomie subtotale Péricardite constrictive Subtotal pericardectomy Épanchement pleural Épanchement péricardique

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Pulmonology

Background:

Constrictive pericarditis involves pericardial thickening, fibrosis, or inflammation, potentially causing right ventricle dysfunction.
It typically presents as a chronic condition with diverse clinical manifestations.
This study highlights constrictive pericarditis discovered during the investigation of left-sided pleural effusions.

Observation:

Two cases of constrictive pericarditis are presented, one chronic and one related to pericardial effusions.
Both cases exhibited increased dyspnea and new left-sided pleural effusions.
Diagnostic challenges included non-invasive methods failing to detect cardiac disease, with differences in pericardial calcification versus effusion.

Findings:

Right heart catheterization confirmed constrictive pericarditis in both cases.
Subtotal pericardectomy proved an effective treatment modality.
Thoracic manifestations commonly include bilateral pleural effusions, but unilateral involvement, exudative/transudative effusions, fibrosis, chylothorax, or tumor-like presentations can occur.

Implications:

Constrictive pericarditis should be considered in patients presenting with unusual pleural effusions.
Pericardial examination and cardiac catheterization are vital for accurate diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention (pericardectomy) can lead to successful outcomes.