Minoxidil-Induced Pleuro-Pericardial Effusion With Tamponade.

Authors :: Akinleye A
Jamil Y
Dogbey P
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2023 Oct 03; Vol. 15 (10), pp. e46416. Date of Electronic Publication: 2023 Oct 03 (Print Publication: 2023).
Publication Year :: 2023
Abstract: Minoxidil-induced pleuro-pericardial effusion is a diagnosis of exclusion after evaluation for other known causes of pericardial effusion. When complicated by cardiac tamponade, prompt pericardiocentesis and discontinuation of minoxidil can be lifesaving. We report a rare case of minoxidil-induced pleuro-pericardial effusion with tamponade in a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis who improved with pericardiocentesis and drug withdrawal.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2023, Akinleye et al.)