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Pericarditis, Tuberculous

Known as: Tuberculous Pericarditis, Pericarditis, Tuberculous [Disease/Finding], Pericarditides, Tuberculous 
INFLAMMATION of the sac surrounding the heart (PERICARDIUM) due to MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS infection. Pericarditis can lead to swelling… 
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Review
2007
Review
2007
A modern approach to tuberculous pericarditis.
Review
2005
Review
2005
Bacterial Pericarditis
Bacterial pericarditis occurs by direct infection during trauma, thoracic surgery, or catheter drainage, by spread from an… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Management of tuberculous constrictive pericarditis and tuberculous pericardial effusion in Transkei: results at 10 years follow-up.
BACKGROUND Tuberculous pericarditis is common in Transkei (Eastern Cape). Two randomized trials showed benefits at two years for… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Adjuvant corticosteroids for tuberculous pericarditis: promising, but not proven.
BACKGROUND There is controversy regarding the effectiveness of corticosteroids in tuberculous pericarditis, particularly in… 
Review
2000
Review
2000
Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis: Is It Still with Us?
The presence of pericardial calcification on radiography strongly suggests constrictive pericarditis in patients with symptoms of… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Comparison of PCR, culture, and histopathology for diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis
Nucleic acid amplification techniques for the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) are rapidly being developed. Scant work, however… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Serial CT Scanning in Childhood Tuberculous Meningitis: Prognostic Features in 198 Cases
Serial cranial computed tomographic (CT) scanning and intracranial pressure monitoring were performed on 198 children with stage… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
The diagnostic and prognostic value of adenosine deaminase in tuberculous pericarditis.
Because of the difficulty in isolating the causative organism, pericardial tuberculosis is rarely diagnosed. Adenosine deaminase… 
Highly Cited
1994
Highly Cited
1994
Adenosine deaminase and carcinoembryonic antigen in pericardial effusion diagnosis, especially in suspected tuberculous pericarditis.
BACKGROUND Adenosine deaminase (ADA) and carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) have been measured in pleural fluid to help distinguish… 
Highly Cited
1986
Highly Cited
1986
Adenosine deaminase activity in tuberculous pericarditis.
Adenosine deaminase (Enzymes Commission No 3.5.4.4) is an enzyme capable of catalysing the catabolism of purine bases. Previous… 
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