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Tuberculous Pericarditis—Own Experiences and Recent Recommendations [PDF]

Diagnostics, 2022
Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) accounts for 1% of all forms of tuberculosis and for 1–2% of extrapulmonary tuberculosis. In endemic regions, TBP accounts for 50–90% of effusive pericarditis; in non-endemic, it only accounts for 4%.
Małgorzata Dybowska, Katarzyna Błasińska, Juliusz Gątarek, Magdalena Klatt, Ewa Augustynowicz-Kopeć, Witold Tomkowski, Monika Szturmowicz   +6 more
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Tuberculous Pericarditis Mimicking a Malignant Pericardial Tumor: A Case Report [PDF]

Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology, 2023
Tuberculous pericarditis is an extrapulmonary manifestation of tuberculosis that is most commonly associated with pericardial thickening, effusion, and calcification. We present a case of tuberculous pericarditis mimicking a malignant pericardial tumor
Ji Young Park, Ji-Yeon Han, Jinyoung Park, Gi Won Shin, Su Young Yun, Mi Seon Kang, Da Som Kim   +6 more
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The Efficiency of TB LAM Antigen Test to Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra Test for the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pericarditis Using Pericardial Fluid Samples [PDF]

Pathogens, 2023
Medical considerations for early diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) include Xpert MTB/RIF Ultra and TB lipoarabinomannan (LAM) antigen (Ag) tests, with immunological status influencing the performance of the latter.
Samuel Alomatu, Sandeep Vasaikar, Kandathil Thomas, Thozama Dubula, Khulile Moeketsi   +4 more
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Tuberculous pericarditis-a silent and challenging disease: A case report. [PDF]

World J Clin Cases, 2022
BACKGROUND Tuberculous pericarditis (TP) remains a challenge for endemic countries. In developing countries, one to two percent of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis develops TP.
Lucero OD, Bustos MM, Ariza Rodríguez DJ, Perez JC.   +3 more
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Tuberculous Pericarditis in Childhood: A Case Report and a Systematic Literature Review. [PDF]

Pathogens
Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) is an important cause of pericarditis worldwide while being infrequent in childhood, especially in low-TB-incidence countries.
Venuti L, Condemi A, Albano C, Boncori G, Garbo V, Bagarello S, Cascio A, Colomba C.   +7 more
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Tuberculous pericarditis in a 71-year-old immunocompetent patient: Case report [PDF]

IDCases
Tuberculosis is a transmissible disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is the leading cause of mortality due to infectious diseases.
Carlos Mejia Irias, Odalis Cerrato, Estephany Díaz Mairena   +2 more
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The Constricted Heart: A 31-Year-Old Man with a Case of Constrictive Tuberculous Pericarditis. [PDF]

Am J Case Rep
Patient: Male, 31-year-old Final Diagnosis: Constrictive pericarditis • tuberculosis Symptoms: Constitutional symptoms • dyspnea • pleuritic chest pain Clinical Procedure: Pericardiectomy Specialty: Cardiac Surgery • Cardiology • Infectious Diseases ...
Olakunle OE, Tobin RS, Guynn N, Osabutey A, Younker M, Khan M, Mosunjac M, Ward AF, Ogunniyi MO.   +8 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. [PDF]

Int J Environ Res 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.
De Vita E, Segala FV, Amone J, Samuel K, Marotta C, Putoto G, Nassali R, Lochoro P, Bavaro DF, Ictho J, Okori S, Di Gennaro F, Saracino A.   +12 more
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Rare concurrent extrapulmonary tuberculous pericarditis and pleuritis accompanied with lung silicosis [PDF]

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
Extrapulmonary tuberculosis could affect many organs beside lung airway and parenchyma. The mycobacterium tuberculosis can invade area such as the pleural and pericardium by lymphogenic, hematogenic, or direct infection.
Yulia Devina Suci, Ariani Permatasari, Winariani Koesomoprodjo   +2 more
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The clinical application value and the imaging characteristic of 18F-FDG PET/CT in tuberculous pericarditis [PDF]

BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Background Tuberculous pericarditis is the most common cause of pericardial disease in tuberculosis-endemic areas. Accurate and early diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis is crucial due to its high mortality; however, the diagnostic accuracy of current ...
Xiaoqing Du, Feng Zhu, Qian You
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