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A case of recurrent benign pericarditis treated by colchicine.

Abstract
After five recurrences of idiopathic pericarditis over a period of 8 months on steroidal anti-inflammatory therapy, a splenectomized patient aged 31 years benefited from treatment with colchicine. He was treated for one year without any recurrence. A relapse occurred 6, 7 and 17 months after having stopped the drug. This observation raises the question whether colchicine might be beneficial in recurrent benign pericarditis with or without corticodependence and have a prophylactic action against recurrences.
AuthorsM P Douchet, P Attali, J L Fincker
JournalEuropean heart journal (Eur Heart J) Vol. 14 Issue 3 Pg. 431-2 (Mar 1993) ISSN: 0195-668X [Print] England
PMID8458368 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Colchicine
Topics
  • Adult
  • Colchicine (therapeutic use)
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericarditis (drug therapy)
  • Recurrence

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