Constrictive calcified pericarditis associated with non-treated pulmonary tuberculosis

A 47-year-old male was admitted due to shortage of breath and lower limb oedema associated with a non-treated pulmonary tuberculosis. CT scan demonstrated severe pericardial calcifications (Fig. 1) . The patient was set on tuberculostatic therapy and pericardiectomy was performed successfully.

Fig. 1

CT scan (3 dimensional) demonstrating massive pericardial calcifications.

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