Malignant Pericardial Effusion Managed with Vinblastine

Overview

Journal Clin Oncol

Specialty Oncology

Date 1983 Mar 1

PMID 6851310

Citations 3

Authors

W R Primrose

M D Clee

R N Johnston

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Abstract

A 69-year old man with a known bronchial carcinoma developed a malignant pericardial effusion, and signs of subacute tamponade. Single agent chemotherapy with intravenous Vinblastine resulted in complete resolution of the effusion without untoward side effects.

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