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Physical examination is usually not helpful, particularly early in the course. [[Subcutaneous emphysema]] (crepitation) is an important diagnostic finding but is not very sensitive, being present in only 9 of 34 patients (27 percent) in one series . A pleural effusion may be detected. A case report described presentation with an Enterococcal bacterial pericardial effusion. | Physical examination is usually not helpful, particularly early in the course. [[Subcutaneous emphysema]] (crepitation) is an important diagnostic finding but is not very sensitive, being present in only 9 of 34 patients (27 percent) in one series . A pleural effusion may be detected. A case report described presentation with an Enterococcal bacterial pericardial effusion. | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Physical examination
Physical examination is usually not helpful, particularly early in the course. Subcutaneous emphysema (crepitation) is an important diagnostic finding but is not very sensitive, being present in only 9 of 34 patients (27 percent) in one series . A pleural effusion may be detected. A case report described presentation with an Enterococcal bacterial pericardial effusion.