Primary chylopericardium due to lymphangiectasias: the crucial role of lymphangiography

Eur Heart J. 2008 Aug;29(16):1974. doi: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn083. Epub 2008 Mar 6.

Authors

Vittoria Rizzello¹, Christian Colizzi, Piergiorgio Falappa

Affiliation

¹ Cardiology Department, University Hospital "A. Gemelli", The Catholic University, Largo "A. Gemelli" 8, 00168 Rome, Italy. vittoria.rizzello@gmail.com

PMID: 18326506
DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehn083

No abstract available

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Female
Humans
Lymphangiectasis / complications
Lymphangiectasis / diagnostic imaging*
Lymphangiectasis / surgery
Lymphography / methods
Pericardial Effusion / diagnostic imaging*
Pericardial Effusion / etiology
Pericardial Effusion / surgery
Thoracic Duct / diagnostic imaging*
Thoracic Duct / surgery
Treatment Outcome
Young Adult