Case Report: Tuberculosis with Pericardial Effusion in Children Muhammad Ali Shodikin

Abstract

Tuberculosis pericardial effusion is a rare case in the developed countries. This may cause serious and deadly impact if not diagnosed and treated properly. Appropriates diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis pericardial effusion can prevent mortality. A 14-years-old boy was admitted with tightness of breath, chest pain, and abdominal enlargement. Chest X-ray revealed heart enlargement and echocardiography showed a massive pericardial effusion. The diameter of induration of tuberculin skin test was 14 mm. This patient was diagnosed as tuberculosis pericardial effusion and showed complete recovery after paricardiocentesis and anti-tuberculosis drugs administration for 12 months. Chest X-ray in tuberculosis with pericardial effusion shows an enlarged heart. so that adequate treatment with pericardiocentesis and anti-tuberculosis drugs can completely cure this disease.