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A case report and review of literature: Tuberculous pericarditis with pericardial effusion as the only clinical manifestation

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 2022
Tuberculosis is a main cause of pericardial disease in developing countries. However, in patients with atypical clinical presentation, it can lead to misdiagnosis, missed diagnosis, and delayed treatment.
Shipeng Wang, Jingyue Wang, Junqian Liu, Zhiyu Zhang, Jiahuan He, Yushi Wang   +5 more
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Tuberculous constrictive pericarditis [PDF]

BMJ Case Reports, 2019
A previously healthy 53-year-old Brazilian man presented with a 3-month history of anasarca, dyspnoea on minimal exertion, orthopnoea, paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnoea, low-grade fever and an unintentional 12 kg weight loss. No prior medical condition was related.
Neiberg de Alcantara Lima, Danielli Oliveira da Costa Lino, Naiana Medeiros Coelho, Thomas Melgar   +3 more
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The effects of HIV/AIDS on the clinical profile and outcomes post pericardiectomy of patients with constrictive pericarditis: a retrospective review. [PDF]

, 2019
OBJECTIVE: The clinical profile and surgical outcomes of patients with constrictive pericarditis were compared in HIV-positive and -negative individuals.
Laurence, G, Naidoo, DP, Ponnusamy, S, Sartorius, B   +3 more
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Tuberculous Pericarditis: A Case Report in South-east Nigeria

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports
Tuberculosis is a chronic infection and a common cause of chronic pericardial effusion. Approximately 1-2% of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) develop tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) and it is less common in the developed world than in ...
Okpara Titus Chukwubuzo, O. P. Chibuike, Chime Peter Ekpunobi, Eze Uchenna Gerald, A. Uchechukwu, Anike Raphael Ugwu, E. J. Chukwudi, Ozougwu Augustine Obumneme, Ngwoke Anthonia Onyinye, Ogu Rita Ifeoma-Ossy, Enukora Nkiru, Magaji Nyamaai Cephas   +11 more
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Subacute Cardiac Tamponade Due to Tuberculous Pericarditis Diagnosed by Urine Lipoarabinomannan Assay in a Immunocompetent Patient in Oyam District, Uganda: A Case Report

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022
Background: Uganda ranks among the countries with the highest burden of TB the world and tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) affects up to 2% of people diagnosed with pulmonary tuberculosis worldwide.
E. De Vita, F. Segala, James Amone, Kabuga Samuel, C. Marotta, G. Putoto, Ritah Nassali, P. Lochoro, D. Bavaro, Jerry Ictho, Samuel Okori, Francesco Di Gennaro, A. Saracino   +12 more
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Cystic Tuberculous Pericarditis

Journal of the American College of Cardiology, 2013
![Figure][1] A 64-year-old man with no other medical history underwent a pericardiotomy for pericardial effusion with tamponade. The pericardium showed chronic inflammation but no malignancy; the effusion cytology was unremarkable. The only abnormal finding was a cancer antigen 125 (CA-125)
Jing Jou Yan, Meng Da Tsai, Chwan Yau Luo, Ting Wei Lin, Jun Neng Roan, Hung Wen Tsai   +5 more
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Diagnosing tuberculous pericarditis [PDF]

QJM, 2006
Definitive diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis requires isolation of the tubercle bacillus from pericardial fluid, but isolating the organism is often difficult.To improve diagnostic efficiency for tuberculous pericarditis, using available tests.Prospective observational study.Consecutive patients (n = 233) presenting with pericardial effusions ...
Reuter H., Burgess L., van Vuuren W., Doubell A.   +3 more
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Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) : II. Diagnostic procedures in a prospective multicenter study of 167 patients [PDF]

, 1997
Contains fulltext : 5019.pdf (publisher's version ) (Open ...
Kleijn, E.M.H.A. de, Lier, H.J.J. van, Meer, J.W.M. van der   +2 more
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Results of Surgical Treatment of Post-Tuberculous Constrictive Pericarditis

Clinical Medicine And Health Research Journal
Objectives : To evaluate the results of surgical treatment of post-tuberculous constrictive pericarditis. Materials and methods: This was a retrospective study of 08 cases of constrictive pericarditis of tuberculous origin observed between January 2015 ...
E. Boudiaf, M. Abdelbaki, MO AMRANE.
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A case report of tuberculous constrictive pericarditis as a sole manifestation of tuberculosis in a male adolescent

Medical Journal of Indonesia, 2022
Constrictive pericarditis is a rare type of pericardial disease that can be caused by various factors. Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most common causes of this abnormality in Indonesia.
M. Jaya, Arif Sejati, Hariadi Hadibrata, L. Suciadi   +3 more
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