A case of pyopericardium with tamponade in HIV patient

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Published Aug 14, 2025
Page: 975-978
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16832801
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Vol. 8 No. 04 (2025): International Journal of Medical Science in clinical Research & Review

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Dr. J. Sudarshan Reddy1, Dr. T. Santhosh Kumar2, Dr. Ch. Bhargav3
1Cardiology, Post Graduate 3rd Year. Andhra Medical College Vishakapatnam. 2Associate professor, MD, DM, Cardilogy, Andhra Medical College, Vishakapatnam. 3Junior PG, Cardilogy, 2nd year, Andhra Medical College.

Abstract

Acute pyopericardium due to tuberculosis is uncommon even in high prevalance countries .we report an rare case of acute pyopericardium with tamponade due to tuberculosis in HIV positive patient. Catheter drainage of pyopericardium under echo guidance and six months course of anti tubercular treatment along with antiretroviral therapy, resulted in complete recovery, without any sequelae during the follow up period.


Keywords: Pyopericardium, Tuberculosis, HIV, Tamponade ,

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Dr. J. Sudarshan Reddy1, Dr. T. Santhosh Kumar2, Dr. Ch. Bhargav3. (2025). A case of pyopericardium with tamponade in HIV patient. International Journal of Medical Science in Clinical Research & Review, 8(04), Page: 975–978. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16832801