Abstract
AbstractHemorrhagic pericarditis is a relatively rare entity in children; when present, it is necessary to rule out other diseases, including tuberculosis.We report the case of a 2-year-old girl who presented with a picture of cardiac tamponade secondary to hemorrhagic pericarditis. There was epidemiological evidence of living with an adult carrier of the tuberculosis bacillus, and positive ADA titers in the pericardial fluid. The response to tuberculosis chemotherapy was adequate.Tuberculous pericarditis should be suspected in the presence of hemorrhagic pericardial effusion. The use of ADA as an early diagnostic tool, allows early treatment.
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