Brief communicationConstrictive pericarditis associated with sarcoidosis
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Breaking hearts and taking names: A case of sarcoidosis related effusive-constrictive pericarditis
2020, Respiratory MedicineCitation Excerpt :The role of immunosuppression for the management of large pericardial effusions is not clear, but several case reports have reported resolution with corticosteroid therapy [6,10,12–16]. Constrictive pericarditis is an even rarer manifestation with only three reported cases in the literature [17–19]. Two pathophysiological mechanism have been described: fibrous constrictive or effusive-constrictive.
Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Review of Contemporary Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
2018, American Journal of the Medical SciencesCitation Excerpt :Infiltration of the pericardium is uncommon but may result in clinically recurrent pericardial effusions. As a result of these recurrent insults to the pericardium, constrictive pericarditis may develop and has been reported in some cases.29 CS is generally not recognized antemortem and sudden death may often be the presenting feature.
Management of Cardiac Sarcoidosis
2017, Encyclopedia of Cardiovascular Research and MedicineEmerging role of fluorodeoxyglucose-PET in the diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis
2011, PET ClinicsCitation Excerpt :Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in the absence of diagnosis of systemic sarcoidosis. Pericardial effusions, symptomatic pericarditis, and constrictive pericarditis have also been reported.11 Because early corticosteroid therapy can improve outcomes in these patients, early and accurate diagnosis is crucial.
Recurrent pericarditis revealing a systemic sarcoidosis
2011, Revue de Medecine InterneCardiac sarcoidosis
2009, American Heart JournalCitation Excerpt :Although the effusions are usually small, cases of very large effusions with associated tamponade have been reported.43 Symptomatic pericarditis and constrictive pericarditis are rare but have also been reported in CS.44 Because of the potential life-threatening complications and potential benefit of treatment, all patients diagnosed with sarcoidosis should be screened for cardiac involvement (Figure 1).