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Can Pericardial Effusion Be Treated Without Surgery?
My sister has been diagnosed with pericardial effusion...between 300-400 ml. She has just finished treatments for small cell carcenoma of the lung and neck. Her cardiologist told her today there that there was nothing he could do; said that using a needle could cause cancer cells to enter the sac. She has Sneddon s Syndrome and is not a candidate for surgery. She just turned 59. Any suggestions?
Mon, 25 Jun 2018
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After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that Sneddon's syndrome is a rare disease and effects women of young age. Considering her carcinoma history and sneddon's she is not a candidate for invasive treatments. Only option she is left with is medication which might help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
After going through your medical details I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that Sneddon's syndrome is a rare disease and effects women of young age. Considering her carcinoma history and sneddon's she is not a candidate for invasive treatments. Only option she is left with is medication which might help.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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