Airway obstruction complicating mediastinal tuberculosis: a life-threatening presentation.
Ann Thorac Surg
; 74(1): 261-3, 2002 Jul.
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| ID: mdl-12118781
ABSTRACT
We discuss the case of a young man with mediastinal tuberculosis who presented with pericarditis, thymic involvement, and respiratory failure because of upper airway obstruction. Although mediastinal tuberculosis is not uncommon, the simultaneous occurrence of these complications is exceedingly rare and in this patient resulted in an acute life-threatening illness. The diagnosis and treatment of this condition can be complex, and these aspects of the patient's care are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Derrame Pericárdico
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Insuficiência Respiratória
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Timo
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Tuberculose dos Linfonodos
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Obstrução das Vias Respiratórias
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Article