Purulent pericarditis with tamponade caused by Salmonella enteritidis.
The incidence of purulent pericarditis has declined. However, mortality remains high. We describe a case of purulent pericarditis with tamponade caused by Salmonella enteritidis, and emphasize the importance of early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy, and early surgical drainage for survival.
Kiuchi
K
K
First Department of Internal Medicine, Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan.
Endo
T
T
Nejima
J
J
Okamatsu
K
K
Takayama
M
M
Takano
T
T
Hayakawa
H
H
D000328:Adult; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D012480:Salmonella Infections / Q000150:complications*; D012477:Salmonella enteritidis