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P187 Multimodality in tuberculous constrictive pericarditis [PDF]

European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging, 2020
Abstract CASE PRESENTATION K.C.P., a 26 y.o. female, presenting dizziness and progressive dyspnea since 9 months ago. Physical examination showed hepatomegaly at 2 centimeters below the right inferior costal border, but without edema, cardiac murmurs or other findings.
A Leite De Barros Filho, H T Moreira, M K Santos, A Schmidt, R C Santana, A J Rodrigues, B C Maciel, J A Marin-Neto, M M D Romano   +8 more
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Chylous ascites and chylothorax due to constrictive pericarditis in a patient infected with HIV: a case report

Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2012
Introduction Chylothorax and chylous ascites are uncommon and usually associated with trauma or neoplasms. To the best of our knowledge, constrictive pericarditis leading to chylothorax and chylous ascites in a person infected with HIV has never ...
Summachiwakij Sarawut, Tungsubutra Wiwun, Koomanachai Pornpan, Charoenratanakul Suchai   +3 more
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T cell responses to Mycobacterium indicus pranii immunotherapy and adjunctive glucocorticoid therapy in tuberculous pericarditis

Vaccine: X, 2022
Background: In the Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis (IMPI) randomized control, 2x2 factorial trial, Mycobacterium indicus pranii (MIP) immunotherapy, adjunctive corticosteroids or MIP combined with corticosteroids was compared to standard ...
Pia Steigler, Mukesh Chhiba, Veronica Francis, Alana Keyser, Deborah Abrahams, Willem Hanekom, Mpiko Ntsekhe, Thomas J. Scriba   +7 more
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Advances in imaging chest tuberculosis: blurring of differences between children and adults [PDF]

, 2009
This article reviews the ongoing role of imaging in the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) and its complications. A modern imaging classification of TB, taking into account both adults and children and the blurring of differences in the presentation patterns,
Ahmad, Al-Nasser, Andronikou, Andronikou, Andronikou, Andronikou, Andronikou, Bosch-Marcet, Bosch-Marcet, Buckingham, Burrill, Casas, Conces, De Backer, De Backer, De Villiers, den Boon, du Plessis, Erlank, Erlank, Fraser, Glicklich, Goodman, Goussard, Griffith-Richards, Grobbelaar, Gulati, Hamilton, Haramati, Hartman, Hopewell, Im, Jeong, Kim, Kim, Lee, Lee, Leung, Lighter, Marais, Maydell, Moon, Morris, Nakanishi, Neufang, Perlman, Raviglione, Reid, Rodriguez, Santelli, Scheepers, Stead, Swingler, Theron, Van Dyck, Van Rie, Vanhoenacker, Verver, Verver, Wall, Westcott, Woodring, Yilmaz, Zellweger   +63 more
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Tuberculosis of the chest [PDF]

, 2005
The relationship between tuberculosis and mankind has been known for many centuries, with the disease being one of the major causes of illness and death.
Caseiro-Alves, F, Curvo-Semedo, L, Teixeira, L   +2 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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The immunopathogenesis of tuberculous pericarditis [PDF]

, 2020
Tuberculous pericarditis is a severe form of extrapulmonary tuberculosis and is the commonest cause of pericardial effusion in high incidence settings. Mortality ranges between 8 and 34%, and it is the leading cause of pericardial constriction in Africa ...
Du Bruyn, E, Godsent, I, Howlett, PJ, Morrison, H, Ntsekhe, M, Wilkinson, KA, Wilkinson, RJ   +6 more
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A life-threatening pericardial tamponade revealing disseminated tuberculosis: A challenging medical care

Heliyon, 2023
Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) is one of the most important causes of pericarditis in developing countries in which tuberculosis remains a public health problem. We report the case of a 20-year-old immunocompetent woman who presented with hypotension and
Chirine Moussa, Houda Rouis, Soumaya Debbiche, Amel Khattab, Ibtihel Khouaja, Ines Zendah, Sonia Maȃlej   +6 more
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Tuberculous Pericarditis [PDF]

, 2019
The pericardium formed by two layers, pleural and visceral, fulfills the role of keeping the heart in position and in turn acts as a barrier against infections.
Miguel, Picco José
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Clinical characteristics and initial management of patients with tuberculous pericarditis in the HIV era: the Investigation of the Management of Pericarditis in Africa (IMPI Africa) registry

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2006
Background The incidence of tuberculous pericarditis has increased in Africa as a result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic. However, the effect of HIV co-infection on clinical features and prognosis in tuberculous pericarditis is not ...
Sliwa Karen, Parish Andy, Rebe Kevin, Burch Vanessa C, Nkouonlack Duquesne C, Blackett Kathleen, Maritz Frans, Mntla Phindile, Thembela Bongani, Awotedu Abolade A, Thomas Kandathil M, Thomas Baby M, Aje Akinyemi, Maartens Gary, Gumedze Freedom, Volmink Jimmy A, Ntsekhe Mpiko, Wiysonge Charles, Mayosi Bongani M, Vezi Brian Z, Alam Nowshad, Brown Basil G, Gould Trevor, Visser Tim, Shey Muki S, Magula Nombulelo P, Commerford Patrick J   +26 more
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