Three-vessel coronary artery disease, aortic stenosis, and constrictive pericarditis 27 years after chest radiation therapy: a case report

Heart Surg Forum. 2006;9(4):E728-30. doi: 10.1532/HSF98.20061031.

Abstract

A patient with a history of Hodgkin's lymphoma presented with recurrent left pleural effusions and dyspnea on exertion 27 years after radiation therapy. Further evaluation disclosed suspected radiation-induced constrictive pericarditis, aortic stenosis and regurgitation, and severe coronary artery disease. He underwent successful 3-vessel coronary artery bypass grafting, aortic valve replacement, and pericardiectomy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Aortic Valve Stenosis / etiology*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / diagnosis
  • Coronary Artery Disease / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Longitudinal Studies
  • Male
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / diagnosis
  • Pericarditis, Constrictive / etiology*
  • Radiation Injuries / diagnosis
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology*
  • Radiotherapy / adverse effects*
  • Treatment Outcome