A PRESUMED TRANSSUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSION

Authors
BERGER P VERNEJOUX JM DUCLOS F VILLANUEVA P TAYTARD A
Citation
P. Berger et al., A PRESUMED TRANSSUDATIVE PLEURAL EFFUSION, Revue des maladies respiratoires, 12(4), 1995, pp. 377-379
Citations number
NO
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
Revue des maladies respiratoires → ACNP
ISSN journal
07618425
Volume
12
Issue
4
Year of publication
1995
Pages
377 - 379
Database
ISI
SICI code
0761-8425(1995)12:4<377:APTPE>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
We report a case of recurrent transudative pleural effusion. The initi al cardiovascular investigations failed to determine its cause. The ca theterization showed a ''dip-plateau'' suggesting a restrictive cardio myopathy. Endomyocardial biopsy finally proved a cardiac amyloidosis.