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Why would a pericardium be swollen?
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Not swollem inflamed: Many things can cause inflamation of pericardium or pericarditis. Virus like h influenza and coxsacki virus. Bacteria blike staph or strep. Autoimmimune dz like lupus . Connective tissue dz. Pts with renal failure can have uremic pericarditis . Post heart attack pts can have pericarditis as well. Just to mention a few.
Answered 10/22/2011
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Infection: The most common reason for pericardial thickening is infection. Viral , bacterial like tuberculosis etc. Rarely malignancy.
Answered 3/24/2013
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