Author/Authors :
Fatimi, Saulat Hasnain Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pakistan , Faheem-ul-Haq Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pakistan , Jalil, Fatima Aga Khan University - Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pakistan , Muzaffar, Marium Aga Khan University - Medical College, Pakistan , Hanif, Hashim Muhammad Aga Khan University - Medical College, Pakistan
Abstract :
The case of a 59 year male with acute tuberculous pericardial abscess who presented with cough, dyspnoea, haemoptysis, signs of Tamponade and a large Pleural Effusion is reported. Performing Pericardiocentesis did not improve his symptoms hence he was subjected to surgery.Acute tuberculous pericardial abscess was the diagnosis made after histopathology which was successfully managed with sternotomy along with drainage of pus.
