[Pericardial mesothelioma as a very rare cause of recurrent cerebral emboli]

Wiad Lek. 1992 Nov;45(21-22):857-61.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

We described a rare case of a patient with pericardial mesothelioma, which caused recurrent embolism in systemic and cerebral circulatory systems, leading to the death. Symptoms concerning central nervous system dominated clinical investigation results.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / complications*
  • Mesothelioma / complications*
  • Recurrence