Large pericardial effusion (LPE) leading to cardiac tamponade is a rare complication described in patients undergoing SCT. This complication is considered to be a manifestation of chronic GVHD ...

High-risk features of complications and nonidiopathic etiology include a fever >38°C, a subacute course, large pericardial effusion, cardiac tamponade and lack of response to empiric anti ...