UNASSIGNED: Constrictive Pericarditis is a rare complication resulting in the fibrotic conversion of the pericardium secondary to idiopathic, infective, post-surgical, or post-radiation etiologies. The rigid and restrictive nature of the pericardium can result in non-specific symptoms of volume overload that can mimic liver cirrhosis or congestive heart failure. We present the case of a 73-year-old female with constrictive pericarditis who presented with vague symptoms of abdominal pain, abdominal bloating, and bilateral lower extremity edema. This case report highlights the clinical manifestation, invasive, and non-invasive diagnostic work-up, and management of constrictive pericarditis.
缩窄性心包炎是一种罕见的并发症,可导致心包纤维化转化继发于特发性,感染,手术后,或辐射后病因。心包的刚性和限制性可导致容量超负荷的非特异性症状,其可模拟肝硬化或充血性心力衰竭。我们介绍了一个73岁女性患有缩窄性心包炎的病例,该病例表现为腹部疼痛的模糊症状,腹胀,双侧下肢水肿。此病例报告突出临床表现,侵入性,和非侵入性诊断工作,以及缩窄性心包炎的治疗。