Ebstein's anomaly with recurrent massive pericardial effusion: a rare presentation.

BMJ Case Rep

Department of Cardiology, KGMC, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Published: July 2016

Ebstein's anomaly is known for its varied presentations and exceptionally long survival in some cases. Here the authors describe a case of previously undiagnosed Ebstein's anomaly in a patient who presented with massive pericardial effusion. Over the next 6 months, the patient was hospitalised twice for pericardiocentesis. To the best of our knowledge, a case of Ebstein's anomaly with recurrent massive pericardial effusion has not been described previously.

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