title: An unusual complication of pneumococcal pneumonia: acute tamponade due to purulent pericarditis.
abstract: The incidence of purulent pericarditis has declined, however mortality remains high. Few cases so far of cardiac tamponade related with purulent pericarditis which is a rare complication of pneumococcal pneumonia have been published in the literature. We report a case of the development of cardiac tamponade due to pneumococcal pneumonia and emphasize the importance of early recognition, prompt institution of appropriate antibiotic therapy, and early surgical drainage for survival.
authors: Ersan
authors: E
authors: Tatli
authors: Mutlu
authors: M
authors: Buyuklu
authors: Armagan
authors: A
authors: Altun
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002305:Cardiac Tamponade / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020519:Pericardiocentesis; D010493:Pericarditis / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D011018:Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000188:drug therapy; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents