Pericardial tamponade due to synergistic effects of tuberculosis and myxedema.
Med Arh
; 64(6): 377-8, 2010.
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ABSTRACT
Tuberculosis is a leading cause of massive pericardial effusion and tamponade especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. Hypothyroidism is also associated with pericardial effusion with rare progression to tamponade. We present a case of pericardial tamponade who diagnosed as both tuberculosis and myxedema at admission. Urgent pericardiocentesis performed as an initial therapy and four-agents antituberculous and thyroxine replacement therapy started immediately as long-term management. Coexistance of tuberculosis and myxedema is a rare condition and they can cause tamponade formation with synergistic effect. Such a additive etiologies of pericardial tamponade have not been reported.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Pericardite Tuberculosa
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Tamponamento Cardíaco
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Mixedema
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
Limite:
Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Med Arh
Ano de publicação:
2010
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Turquia