Pyopericardium due to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis - A rare case report.
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Dans Anglais
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ABSTRACT
Summary:
Pyopericardium or purulent pericarditis is a rare entity but usually associated with a high mortality. We report a case of 30-year-old male presenting with pyopericardium due to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The patient was treated with Anti-tubercular therapy (ATT) alongwith pericardiocentesis and pericardiectomy. The patient responded well to treatment and recovered completely in due course of time.
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Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Péricardite constrictive
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Humains
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Mâle
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Péricardectomie
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Adulte
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Péricardiocentèse
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Antituberculeux
langue:
Anglais
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
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