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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Viral pericarditis can present with significant fluid accumulation.
  • Rapid progression to purulent pericarditis and constrictive pericarditis is possible.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old woman presented with fever and precordial pain, diagnosed with viral pericarditis.
  • Pericardial fluid increased, leading to pre-shock, and was found to be purulent.
  • Constrictive pericarditis developed, requiring pericardial excision.

Findings:

  • Purulent pericarditis can rapidly lead to constrictive pericarditis.
  • Surgical intervention (pericardial excision) can improve diastolic function.
  • Complex cases may involve challenges with sternal closure due to cardiac swelling.

Implications:

  • Clinicians should consider purulent pericarditis in cases of worsening pericarditis.
  • Prompt management is essential to avoid progression to constrictive pericarditis.
  • This case highlights the importance of vigilant monitoring and timely surgical intervention in severe pericarditis.