A case of rheumatoid pericarditis with high concentrations of interleukin-6 in pericardial fluid.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A case of rheumatoid pericarditis that developed into cardiac tamponade without deterioration of rheumatoid arthritis is described. The concentration of interleukin-6 (IL-6) in pericardial fluid was notably increased compared with serum. IL-6 may be associated with progression or maintenance of rheumatoid pericarditis.
Medical subject headings
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Pericarditis