The pathology of pericarditis
Issued Date
2022-04-01
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ISSN
17562317
eISSN
18767621
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-85124536054
Journal Title
Diagnostic Histopathology
Volume
28
Issue
4
Start Page
191
End Page
198
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Diagnostic Histopathology Vol.28 No.4 (2022) , 191-198
Suggested Citation
Sathirareuangchai S. The pathology of pericarditis. Diagnostic Histopathology Vol.28 No.4 (2022) , 191-198. 198. doi:10.1016/j.mpdhp.2022.01.002 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/86002
Title
The pathology of pericarditis
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Abstract
Pericarditis is the most common pericardial disease. Clinically, pericarditis can be categorized into acute, incessant, chronic, and recurrent pericarditis based on the onset and duration of signs and symptoms. Constrictive pericarditis is a separate entity with different clinical manifestations and pathophysiology. The risk of developing constrictive pericarditis depends on the underlying cause. The etiologies of pericarditis are diverse, ranging from infection, autoimmune/autoinflammatory diseases, malignancy, post-cardiac injury syndrome, and idiopathic. Pathologic morphology of pericarditis can be categorized into fibrinous, purulent, chronic fibrosing, hemorrhagic, and cholesterol pericarditis. Even though the majority of cases of pericarditis are idiopathic, pericarditis identified during autopsy tends to have identifiable causes. Pathologists should focus on past medical history, pericardial morphology, and overall autopsy findings when approaching pericarditis at autopsy.