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Refractory Ascites Possibly Contributed by Absent Pericardium

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Congenital absence of the pericardium is a rare cardiac malformation, often asymptomatic, although it may present as mechanical impairment of cardiac function. We present a case of refractory ascites in a patient with congenital absence of the pericardium, where the anomaly significantly contributed to persistent abdominal fluid accumulation and symptom exacerbation.

Source: JACC Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.103415

Authors: Aneliya San, Nina Rizk, Michael Vornovitsky

Institutions: University of Rochester Medicine, University of Rochester

Language: English

Topic: Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850