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September 18, 2025

A case of acute tuberculous pericarditis evolving into pericardial constriction after 32 years: A case report

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ELEL KHADIR LOUBNARBRaynatou Djafarou BoubacarHDHamidou Diallo

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Overview

Case report reveals chronic constrictive pericarditis caused by tuberculosis in a patient, indicating effective treatment options.

Key Points

  • Chronic constrictive pericarditis can arise many years after tuberculosis infection, leading to serious complications.
  • Diagnosis was aided by echocardiography and thoracic CT, confirming right heart failure from constrictive pericarditis.
  • Pericardial decortication is critical in managing symptoms effectively in cases unresponsive to medical treatment.
  • Histopathological examination confirmed Mycobacterium tuberculosis, underscoring its relevance in chronic cases.

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LOUBNA et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d434dd713b0b5dfea73e54https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7586243/v1
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