Biologic Rescue With Tocilizumab: A Case of Refractory Chronic Pericardial Effusion in Systemic Sclerosis

By afschroeder • March 4, 2026

Delgadillo R, Roufeh E, Lavelle B, Nguyen K, de la Rosa A. Biologic Rescue With Tocilizumab: A Case of Refractory Chronic Pericardial Effusion in Systemic Sclerosis. JACC Case Rep. 2026 Mar 3:107252. doi: 10.1016/j.jaccas.2026.107252. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 41774032.

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