Kevin Paul DA Enriquez, John Christopher A Pilapil, Bynlee Stuart Go, Rafael Luis C Gavino, Michelle Marie Pipo, Felix Eduardo R Punzalan
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IntroductionTuberculosis (TB) is a rare cause of chylopericardium. Optimal management remains unclear.Methods/ResultsA 30-year-old Filipino male presented with recurrent massive pericardial effusions, with pericardiostomy revealing chylopericardium. Microbiologic TB studies were negative, and other etiologies were excluded. Pericardial fluid adenosine deaminase was elevated; anti-TB regimen was initiated, leading to resolution.DiscussionThere is no consensus about the optimal management of TB chylopericardium. Adenosine deaminase represents a useful test to diagnose TB in inflammatory, lymphocyte-predominant effusions, especially when other tests are negative. Failed conservative management merits more invasive approaches.ConclusionWhile data remain lacking, this case suggests that TB chylopericardium responds to anti-TB therapy.
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The Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals is an international peer-reviewed journal pertaining to cardiovascular and thoracic medicine. Besides original clinical manuscripts, we welcome research reports, product reviews, reports of new techniques, and findings of special significance to Asia and the Pacific Rim. Case studies that have significant novel original observations, are instructive, include adequate methodological details and provide conclusions. Workshop proceedings, meetings and book reviews, letters to the editor, and meeting announcements are encouraged along with relevant articles from authors.
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