A Case of Pyopericardium due to M. tuberculosis Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade

Sethy G; Sahu NC; SMangaraj Snbsp

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A Case of Pyopericardium due to M. tuberculosis Presenting as Cardiac Tamponade

Sethy G¹ , Sahu N.C ², S.Mangaraj S ³

¹ Associate Professor, ²Assistant Professor, ³Post-Graduate, Dept. of Internal Medicine, M.K.C.G Medical College Berhampur, Odisha

Year: 2013, Volume: 3, Issue: 3, Page no. 191-193,

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Abstract

The term pyopericardium is a distinct entity which means pus in pericardial cavity. It used to be commonly described in neonates and children in pre-antibiotic era. Very few cases have been reported in adults. We report a case of a 30-year old male presenting with a right middle lobe consolidation and pyopericardium due to M. tuberculosiswith review of relevant literature.

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pyopericardium.

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