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Georgia Kaiafa1, Stylianos Daios1,2, Stavroula Bountola1
1First Propedeutic Department of Internal Medicine AHEPA University Hospital of Thessaloniki Aristotle University of Thessaloniki 54636, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Abstract:
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is an uncommon malignancy that is characterized by Hodgkin or Reed-Sternberg cells. Cardiac implications of HL remain one of the least investigated subjects. There are few case reports in the literature of cardiac tamponade in HL patients. We describe a case of a 21-year-old female patient who presented with cardiac tamponade as an initial presentation of HL. Any pericardial effusion significant for tamponade requires immediate drainage and fluid analysis for thorough investigation. Prompt identification and timely intervention are crucial in effectively addressing these complex situations. Therefore, clinicians should maintain heightened awareness in such cases.
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