Pericardial mesothelioma (PM) is an extremely rare tumour for which only case reports, small case series, and case reviews have been published. This is a large population-based study on PM in Italy using data from the Italian National Mesothelioma Registry (Registro Nazionale Mesoteliomi, ReNaM). Information collected includes detailed clinical … [Read more...]
Pericardial Mesothelioma Presenting as Constrictive Pericarditis
Abstract: This case report presents a 60-year-old gentleman with a significant smoking history and possible asbestos exposure who was referred to the emergency department for atrial fibrillation with a rapid ventricular rate and symptoms of heart failure. Labs showed normal brain natriuretic peptide and troponin I. His echocardiography finding … [Read more...]