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Posted On : 09 Nov 2005

A neonate presenting with massive pericardial effusion drained on 2nd wk of life. Exudative type. Only positive finding is both mother and baby are Hepatitis B positive. Can it cause such massive Pericarial Effusion?

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Dr. Pravin mahajan

yes.

19 years ago

Dr Sanwar Agrawal

perinatal hep B does not manifest so early and then when hep causes serous effusion it should be secondary to hypoalbuminemia and henc etransudative in nature.

19 years ago

DR. ASHISH PORWAL

Yes

19 years ago

pediatriconcall

Congenital or acquired Hepatitis B does not cause isolated pericardial effusion. Since the pericardial effusion was exudative, bacterial infection should be ruled out.

19 years ago

ahabdo

pericardaitis

19 years ago

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