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[Tuberculous pericarditis: still a relevant disease].

A Brondex¹, C Vanoye, J-L Grippari

¹Service de cardiologie et pathologie vasculaire, hôpital d'instruction des armées-Clermont-Tonnerre, rue Colonel-Fonferrier, 29200 Brest, France. abrondex@hotmail.com

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Summary

Tuberculosis pericarditis can occur in immunocompetent individuals returning from endemic areas. Prompt diagnosis and antituberculosis chemotherapy are crucial for favorable outcomes in tuberculous pericarditis.

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Analysis of 18FDG PET/CT Imaging as a Tool for Studying Mycobacterium tuberculosis Infection and Treatment in Non-human Primates

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Published on: September 5, 2017

Area of Science:

Medicine
Infectious Diseases
Cardiology

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant global health concern, with extrapulmonary manifestations posing diagnostic challenges.
While not mandatory in France, TB vaccination is recommended for at-risk children, yet the disease persists, including in non-pulmonary forms.

Observation:

A 27-year-old HIV-negative patient from Madagascar presented with pericardial effusion and tamponade after returning from an extended stay.
Initial anti-inflammatory and antibiotic treatments were ineffective, necessitating surgical pericardial drainage and biopsy.

Findings:

Histopathological analysis revealed granulomatous inflammation.
Elevated pericardial adenosine deaminase (ADA) levels supported the diagnosis.
Initiation of antituberculosis chemotherapy led to a rapid clinical improvement.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of considering tuberculous pericarditis in patients with unexplained pericardial effusion, especially those with relevant travel history.
Early diagnosis and appropriate antituberculosis treatment are vital for managing this serious condition and preventing complications.
The findings underscore the continued relevance of tuberculosis as a differential diagnosis for pericardial disease in diverse patient populations.