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Cardiac effusion
Fluid accumulation within the PERICARDIUM. Serous effusions are associated with pericardial diseases. Hemopericardium is associated with trauma. Lipid-containing effusion ( chylopericardium ) results from leakage of THORACIC DUCT. Severe cases can lead to CARDIAC TAMPONADE.
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Mar 14, 2013