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[A case report: suppurative pericardial effusion].

K Zacharowski1, S Kessler, F Bittinger

  • 1William Harvey Research Institute, London, UK. k.zacharowski@mds.qmw.ac.uk

Zeitschrift Fur Kardiologie
|July 20, 2000
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A 67-year-old woman

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology
  • Otolaryngology

Background:

  • Cardiac tamponade can be a life-threatening condition.
  • Oropharyngeal infections can spread to the mediastinum and pericardium.
  • Streptococcus milleri is a common bacterium found in the oropharynx.

Observation:

  • A 67-year-old woman presented with symptoms of cardiac tamponade.
  • She had a history of neck swelling, fever, and pain upon swallowing.
  • Computed tomography revealed an infection extending from her tonsil to the mediastinum and pericardium.

Findings:

  • Pus fluid analysis identified Streptococcus milleri infection.
  • The patient underwent surgery to remove a retropharyngeal abscess.
  • She experienced a successful recovery post-surgery.

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Implications:

  • Cardiac tamponade necessitates consideration of contiguous or hematogenous spread from oropharyngeal infections.
  • Prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
  • This case highlights the importance of a thorough patient history and diagnostic imaging in identifying the source of infection.