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Pericarditis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) that, despite occurring in only 2% of cases,1 is responsible for approximately 70% of all cases of large pericardial effusion and most… Click to show full abstract
Pericarditis is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) that, despite occurring in only 2% of cases,1 is responsible for approximately 70% of all cases of large pericardial effusion and most cases of constrictive pericarditis in developing countries. Pericardial masses are very rare presentations of TB, and can be mistaken as primary or metastatic pericardial tumors. That being said, there should be a prompt and careful evaluation to rule out underlying malignancy.
Keywords:
presentation tuberculous;
pericardial masses;
tuberculous pericarditis;
pericarditis;
rare presentation;
masses rare
Journal Title: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
Year Published: 2021
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Journal Title: Arquivos brasileiros de cardiologia
Year Published: 2021
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