Infectious pseudo-aneurysm of the left ventricle: a case report and a review of the literature
Background In the workup of a pediatric patient with pericarditis we found evidence of a pseudo-aneurysm of the left ventricle, which is a rare complication of purulent pericarditis.
Amadu E. Juliana +3 more
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Clinical presentation, auscultation recordings, ultrasonographic findings and treatment response of 12 adult cattle with chronic suppurative pneumonia: case study [PDF]
Auscultation is considered the critical component of the veterinary clinical examination for the diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease but the accuracy with which adventitious sounds reflect underlying lung pathology remains largely unproven.
B Pardon +22 more
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Mpox Virus as a Global Public Health Emergency: A Scoping Review
The monkeypox (Mpox) virus has emerged as a global public health emergency of international concern recently. The virus that was endemic in West and Central Africa has now been reported with chains of global transmission to several countries. A scoping review was carried out from the relevant literature available from PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science.
Sathish Sankar +7 more
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An 11-year-old boy with pharyngitis and cough: Lemierre syndrome [PDF]
The authors present the case of an 11-year-old boy with pharyngitis, treated with amoxicillin, that worsened on day 7, with cough, high fever and refusal to eat. Lethargy and respiratory distress were noted.
Cancelinha, C +3 more
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Background: Purulent pericarditis is a rare, life‐threatening condition that has become exceedingly uncommon due to widespread use of antibiotics. However, immunocompromised patients remain susceptible to such opportunistic infections. It is typically caused by direct extension or hematogenous spread from a secondary bacterial source. Case Description:
Nihar Jena +8 more
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Morganella morganii Pericarditis in a Patient with Multiple Myeloma
Purulent pericarditis caused by Morganella morganii is extremely rare. We report herein a case of a 61-year-old man who presented with chest pain and dyspnea fourteen days after chemotherapy for multiple myeloma.
Takafumi Nakao +3 more
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Lessons From a Complex Case of Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis: A Case Report
Despite advances in imaging and diagnostics, calcific constrictive pericarditis (CCP) remains a rare and challenging entity, often masquerading as other cardiopulmonary conditions, leading to delayed diagnosis. We present a 70‐year‐old male with a history of heart failure, atrial fibrillation (AF), cirrhosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Varun Kasula +7 more
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Infectious and Noninfectious Acute Pericarditis in Children: An 11-Year Experience
Objective. The study was undertaken to determine the etiology, review management, and outcome in children diagnosed with acute pericarditis during 11 years at tertiary pediatric institution. Methods.
Nahed Abdel-Haq +4 more
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Purulent pericarditis as a complication of pneumonia in an infant. Clinical case report
Introduction: Purulent pericarditis is an inflammatory process in the pericardium caused by bacterial infection. If experienced during childhood and with untimely diagnosis, it has a high mortality rate.
Diego Alejandro Lozano Espinosa +5 more
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Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Cytology and Purulent Pericarditis
Endobronchial ultrasound with transbronchial needle aspiration (TBNA) is commonly performed for the evaluation of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Purulent pericarditis is a rare, yet potentially fatal complication of TBNA.
Srilakshmi Vallabhaneni MD +6 more
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