Case of tuberculous pericarditis presenting as a giant pericardial adhesion and masquerading as a pericardial tumour

Margaret E. Kisansa*, Nndweleni M. Bida, Pule Mutati, Peter S. Ramoroko

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Abstract

Chronic pericarditis characterised by adhesions between the parietal and visceral pericardium is called adhesive pericarditis. In South Africa, tuberculosis is the most common cause of chronic pericarditis. We report a case of adhesive pericarditis that mimicked a tumour.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbera1359
JournalSouth African Journal of Radiology
Volume22
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

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