Unresolving Pneumonia

Primary pericardial malignant mesothelioma is a lethal and rare cardiac neoplasm of mesodermal origin. Most cases are associated with history of pericarditis with constriction and/or tamponade. Authors experienced a case of primary pericardial malignant mesothelioma in a 55-year old female who had suffered from dyspnea and chest pain. Pericardial nodules revealed intense uptake by FDG-PET scan and confirmed as primary pericardial malignant mesothelioma by thoracoscopic biopsy. Here we report this case with a brief review of the relevant literatures. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2004; 57:599-603)

keywords: Pneumonitis, Kerosene, Pneumonitis, Kerosene

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Vol.57 No.6

Unresolving Pneumonia

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases