Preferred Name |
pericardial effusion |
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Definitions |
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. (MSH) |
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ID |
http://radlex.org/RID/RID38588 |
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definition |
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. (MSH) |
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hasDbXref |
UMLS:C0031039 |
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id |
RID:4872 |
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label |
pericardial effusion |
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notation |
RID:4872 |
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prefLabel |
pericardial effusion |
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versionInfo |
RADLEX: 2020/11/25 |
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subClassOf |
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