Interferon-gamma Release Assay Using Pericardial Fluid and Peripheral Blood for the Diagnosis of Tuberculous Pericarditis: A Case Report
Laboratory Medicine Online
;
: 116-121, 2014.
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em Coreano
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ABSTRACT
Here, we report a case in which the rapid diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis was made using Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-specific interferon-gamma release assay on peripheral blood and pericardial effusion. Acid-fast bacilli staining, mycobacterial culture, and nucleic acid amplification targeting MTB using pericardial fluid were negative. However, elevated adenosine deaminase (ADA) activity in pericardial fluid and interferon-gamma release assay positivity in both pericardial fluid and peripheral blood indicated the presence of tuberculous pericarditis. After anti-tuberculous and steroid treatment, the patient's clinical symptoms improved, and pericardial effusion has not reoccurred.
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Assunto principal:
Derrame Pericárdico
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Pericardite Tuberculosa
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Adenosina Desaminase
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Interferon gama
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Diagnóstico
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Testes de Liberação de Interferon-gama
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Laboratory Medicine Online
Ano de publicação:
2014
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