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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Tuberculous pericarditis is a significant cause of pericardial disease worldwide.
  • Diagnosis is typically straightforward, but unusual presentations can pose challenges.

Observation:

  • A 55-year-old woman presented with fever, chest tightness, and shortness of breath.
  • Echocardiography revealed pericardial effusion with multiple large caseous masses.
  • Malignant mesothelioma was excluded via PET-CT and pathology.

Findings:

  • Extrapulmonary tuberculosis was confirmed by positive Mantoux and immunoreactivity tests.
  • The patient had hemorrhagic pericardial effusion with significant pericardial masses.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the rarity of giant pericardial masses in tuberculous pericarditis.
  • Further research into the nature and optimal treatment (medical vs. surgical) of these masses is warranted.