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Tuberculous Pericarditis: Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Prognostic Aspects in a Cardiology Department in Dakar – Senegal

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions
Introduction: The objectives of this study were to determine the frequency of tuberculous pericarditis and to describe its diagnostic, therapeutic, and prognostic aspects.
A. Ngaide
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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 ...
O. T. 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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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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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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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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Recent advances in multimodality imaging‐guided therapy in pericarditis

European Journal of Clinical Investigation, EarlyView.
Multiple imaging targets have been identified as essential biomarkers to confirm pericardial thickening, edema, neovascularization, inflammation, fibrosis/calcification, cardiac tamponade physiology, and constriction. This novel approach is called imaging‐guided therapy, which guides anti‐inflammatory therapy, assesses treatment response, assists in ...
Joseph El Roumi, Aldo L. Schenone, Paul Cremer, Tom Kai Ming Wang, Allan Klein   +4 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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Tuberculosis: An Update for the Clinician

Respirology, Volume 30, Issue 3, Page 196-205, March 2025.
ABSTRACT Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health threat with high mortality and efforts to meet WHO End TB Strategy milestones are off‐track. It has become clear that TB is not a dichotomous infection with latent and active forms but presents along a disease spectrum.
Saskia Janssen, Melissa Murphy, Caryn Upton, Brian Allwood, Andreas H. Diacon   +4 more
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Pericarditis caused by Mycobacterium africanum: case report

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background Mycobacterium africanum is a member of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) and is endemic in West Africa, where it causes up to half of all cases of pulmonary tuberculosis.
Paula Mascarell, Alba de la Rica, Sergio Padilla, Montserrat Ruiz-García, José López-Escudero, Javier García-Abellán, Ángela Botella, Mar Masiá, Félix Gutiérrez   +8 more
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Tuberculosis Associated Chylothorax: A Case Report

Respirology Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 2, February 2025.
This is a case report on a TB associated chylothorax who underwent thoracic duct ligation. ABSTRACT Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural cavity. Tuberculosis is one of its rarest causes. Diagnosis of chylothorax can be made by evaluation of triglycerides concentration in pleural fluid. It is primarily managed medically but surgery is
Niharika Malego, Ranjan Sapkota, Aakriti Sharma, Pratikshya Thapaliya   +3 more
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