Concurrent tuberculous pericarditis and lung adenocarcinoma presenting with cardiac tamponade
Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) infection and lung malignancies are both important causes of pericardial effusion (PE), particularly in developing nations such as South Africa. They are each associated with significant morbidity and mortality and pose several public health challenges for the region...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2023-02-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Oncology |
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Online Access: | https://sajo.org.za/index.php/sajo/article/view/255 |