Acute Presentation of Extra-Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Emergency Department: A Case Report.
Cureus
; 16(1): e52142, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
Pericardial effusion is a rare manifestation of tuberculosis (TB) that can present as a life-threatening emergency. It poses a diagnostic challenge, as its clinical presentation may mimic other more common causes of acute cardiac emergencies. Emergency physicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for tuberculosis, particularly in regions where the prevalence of the disease is high. This case report is about a 17-year-old girl who presented to the emergency room with dyspnea, chest discomfort, and hemodynamic instability consistent with cardiac tamponade. Urgent diagnostic procedures, including point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) and pericardiocentesis, were crucial to the successful management of this patient.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
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3_ND
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3_neglected_diseases
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3_tuberculosis
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
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Cureus
Año:
2024
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Article