A Rare Case of Pericardial Tuberculoma with Impending Tamponade in a 52-Year Old Woman: A Case Report

Pericardial tuberculoma is a rare complication of tuberculous pericarditis. It may mimic a compressive mediastinal mass, often misinterpreted as a mediastinal tumour. Since, it arises from the pericardium, pericardial tuberculoma invariably compresses structures of the heart and may present with f...

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Main Authors: Clement C` Kabakama, Zahra Daudi Khan, Pilly Chillo, Amos Rodger Mwakigonja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2021-03-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
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Online Access:https://www.jcdr.net/articles/PDF/14623/44755_CE[Ra1]_F[SK]_PF1(Ash_KM)_PFA(SHU)_PB(Ash_SHU)_PN(SHU).pdf