Tuberculous Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis in a child of 13 years

Authors

• Hameed Al Ani
• Faik Al Alusi
• Firas H. AL ANI
• Wisam Al-Obaidi

Abstract

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: We are presenting a rare case of a child with tuberculous calcific constrictive pericarditis METHODS: Investigations revealed presence of the disease and surgery was performed as pericardiectomy. RESULTS: Recovery after surgery was remarkable and the symptoms ameliorated quickly. CONCLUSION: A presentation of a very rare condition of constrictive pericarditis in a child without involvement of the lungs and other organs by the disease

Recommended Citation

Ani, Hameed Al; Alusi, Faik Al; ANI, Firas H. AL; and Al-Obaidi, Wisam (2006) "Tuberculous Calcific Constrictive Pericarditis in a child of 13 years," Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal: Vol. 5: Iss. 1, Article 20.
Available at: https://www.ipmj.org/journal/vol5/iss1/20