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October 8, 2025Clinical Case ReportsOpen Access

Navigating Diagnostic Dilemmas in Cardiology: A Rare Case Report of Tuberculosis Presenting as a Cardiac Abscess

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FBFariba BayatSBsepideh jame bozorgiMKMohammad Reza Khani

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Overview

This case reports on cardiac tuberculosis and granulomatosis with polyangiitis, revealing diagnostic difficulties.

Key Points

  • Diagnosis of cardiac tuberculosis is often challenging due to nonspecific symptoms and overlapping conditions.
  • Unusual presentations can lead to false-negative PCR tests, complicating identification of tuberculosis in immunocompromised patients.
  • Histopathological examination is crucial for confirming necrotizing granulomatous inflammation consistent with tuberculosis.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is vital for accurate diagnosis and management of patients with complex conditions like GPA.

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Bayat et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e6494525bc5bdb98713cc6https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.70949
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