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Pericarditis with pericardial effusion complicating chickenpox.

D J Seddon1

  • 1Guy's Hospital, London, UK.

Postgraduate Medical Journal
|December 1, 1986
PubMed
Summary

A girl developed unusual complications of chickenpox, including arthritis, pericarditis, and meningism. Her pericarditis showed characteristic electrocardiographic changes, highlighting rare disease manifestations.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cardiology

Background:

  • Chickenpox (varicella) is a common viral infection, typically mild in children.
  • While generally benign, rare complications can occur, affecting various organ systems.

Observation:

  • A pediatric case presenting with chickenpox.
  • The patient developed significant complications including arthritis, pericarditis with pericardial effusion, and meningism.

Findings:

  • Pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac around the heart, is an uncommon complication of chickenpox.
  • The observed pericarditis was associated with distinct electrocardiographic (ECG) changes, indicative of cardiac involvement.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe, atypical presentations of chickenpox in children.
  • Highlights the importance of recognizing and managing unusual complications like pericarditis, even in common viral illnesses.
  • The characteristic ECG changes associated with pericarditis in this case provide valuable clinical information for diagnosis and management.

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