A 30-year-old male with tuberculous pericardial effusion was successfully diagnosed via acid-fast staining and culture of aspirated fluid and responded well to prompt antitubercular treatment.
Case Report (n=1)
This case report highlights the successful diagnosis and treatment of tuberculous pericardial effusion using radiological findings and pericardial fluid analysis.
Tuberculosis accounts for up to 4% of acute pericarditis and 7% cases of cardiac tamponade. Prompt treatment can be life saving but requires accurate diagnosis. We report a case of 30-year-old male who presented with fever, chills, and dry nonproductive cough since one month. The case was diagnosed by radiological findings, which were suggestive of pulmonary tuberculosis, followed by acid fast staining and culture of the aspirated pericardial fluid. The patient was responding to antitubercular treatment at the last follow up.
Wanjari et al. (Thu,) conducted a case report in Tuberculous pericardial effusion (n=1). Antitubercular treatment and pericardial fluid drainage was evaluated on Clinical response. A 30-year-old male with tuberculous pericardial effusion was successfully diagnosed via acid-fast staining and culture of aspirated fluid and responded well to prompt antitubercular treatment.