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Large Pericardial Effusion Due to Paragonimiasis in a 4-Year-Old Chinese Boy

Large pericardial effusion (PE) and bilateral pleural effusion were found in a 4-year-old Chinese boy. An emergent surgery was performed. The biopsy showed massive eosinophil infiltration. Serologic test for Paragonimus skrjabini was positive. Postoperative praziquantel therapy was effective.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Wu, Bin, Wu, Yuhao
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Oxford University Press 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6483802/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31041346
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofz145