Systemic lupus erythematosus presenting as cardiac tamponade-a case report

Indian Heart J. 2012 Jan-Feb;64(1):106-7. doi: 10.1016/S0019-4832(12)60024-8. Epub 2012 Mar 26.

Abstract

Although pericarditis and pericardial effusion (PE) are some of the common manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), the occurrence of cardiac tamponade is quite rare. We present herewith a young girl with cardiac tamponade presenting as initial manifestation of SLE.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / therapeutic use
  • Cardiac Tamponade / diagnosis
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / diagnosis
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / drug therapy
  • Pericardial Window Techniques
  • Pericardiectomy
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Immunosuppressive Agents