A Rare Case of Massive Pericardial effusion as the first presentation of Hypothyroidism
Dr.Vivek Kavathiya
, Dr.Sharmila Chillara
HYPOTHYROIDISM, PERICARDIAL EFFUSION, CARDIAC TAMPONADE, PERICARDIOCENTESIS, THYROXINE, ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY
One of the multiple clinical manifestations associated with hypothyroidism is pericardial effusion. Pericardial effusions are commonly seen in cases of severe hypothyroidism, however large to massive pericardial effusions with cardiac tamponade are exceptionally rare. We report an atypical case that was diagnosed to have massive pericardial effusion and early echocardiographic features of cardiac tamponade secondary to primary hypothyroidism. Following repeated pericardiocentesis and thyroid replacement therapy, eventually the patient’s symptoms improved with no recurrence of pericardial effusion and is on regular follow-up.
"A Rare Case of Massive Pericardial effusion as the first presentation of Hypothyroidism", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.b211-b214, January-2026, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2601126.pdf
Volume 11
Issue 1,
January-2026
Pages : b211-b214
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_306989
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2601126
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Research Area: Humanities All
Country: Morbi, Gujarat, India
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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