Mesh term Pericarditis
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Description
Inflammation of the PERICARDIUM from various origins, such as infection, neoplasm, autoimmune process, injuries, or drug-induced. Pericarditis usually leads to PERICARDIAL EFFUSION, or CONSTRICTIVE PERICARDITIS.Browse to child terms:
Pericarditis, Constrictive
Pericarditis, Tuberculous
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