| Autor: |
Kabadi R, Miller W, Kane G |
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Journal of Respiratory Diseases; Dec2008, Vol. 29 Issue 12, p475-480, 6p |
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Actinomyces odontolyticus is a rare cause of pleuropericardial infection, with only 1 case identified in the literature. In that instance, the infection was believed to be secondary to gastric surgery. We present a patient with pericarditis and pericardial tamponade caused by A odontolyticus. The infection occurred after an ultrasound-guided subcarinal bronchoscopic needle biopsy performed for a suspicious mediastinal mass found on a CT scan of the chest. We describe the case presentation, the microbiology and treatment of A odontolyticus infection, and the classic features of pericarditis and cardiac tamponade. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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