Pyopericardium due to infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis - A rare case report.
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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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Assunto principal:
Pericardite Constritiva
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Pericardiectomia
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Adulto
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Pericardiocentese
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
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Antituberculosos
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
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