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case_images: Initial imaging. (A) Chest radiography showing bilateral pleural effusion. (B) Chest computed tomography scan demonstrating bilateral pleural effusions, especially in the right lung pleural space. (C) Echocardiography illustrating a large amount of pericardial effusion.
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case_images: Chest X-ray demonstrated bilateral pleural effusions and cardiomegaly (Fig. 1A). No pulmonary mass or other parenchymal abnormalities were observed (Fig. 1B). Echocardiography was performed and revealed a large amount of pericardial effusion, a dilated right ventricle, and severe tricuspid regurgitation with an estimated pressure gradient of approximately 80 mm Hg (Fig. 1C).
case_images: Follow-up imaging after treatment. (A and B) Chest radiography on days 5 and 28, showing bilateral pleural effusion resolution. (C) Echocardiography on day 69, demonstrating a decrease in pericardial effusion.
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case_images: F2
case_images: Follow-up chest radiography on days 5 and 28 (Fig. 2A and B) revealed bilateral pleural effusion resolution. Repeat echocardiography on day 69 (Fig. 2C) demonstrated a significant decrease in pericardial effusion volume, as well as a decreased tricuspid pressure gradient pressure.