Epipericardial Fat Pad Necrosis-A Rare Cause of Chest Pain in an Adolescent.
Pediatr Emerg Care
; 37(6): e345-e347, 2021 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Epipericardial fat necrosis is a rare cause of acute pleuritic chest pain reported in approximately 40 cases. This diagnosis mimics a myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, or pericarditis; however, the cardiac enzymes and electrocardiogram are usually normal. We present the first reported case of epipericardial fat necrosis in an adolescent.
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Assunto principal:
Embolia Pulmonar
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Necrose Gordurosa
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
Limite:
Adolescent
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article