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CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of tuberculous pericarditis include: | CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of tuberculous pericarditis include:<ref name="pmid15138314">{{cite journal |vauthors=Cherian G |title=Diagnosis of tuberculous aetiology in pericardial effusions |journal=Postgrad Med J |volume=80 |issue=943 |pages=262–6 |date=May 2004 |pmid=15138314 |pmc=1742992 |doi=10.1136/pgmj.2003.013664 |url=}}</ref> | ||
* Calcification of the pericardium | * Calcification of the pericardium | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Fahimeh Shojaei, M.D.
Overview
CT scan
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of tuberculous pericarditis. Findings on CT scan suggestive of tuberculous pericarditis include:[1]
- Calcification of the pericardium
- Thickened pericardium
- Pericardial effusion
- Back flow of blood into the IVC and hepatic veins (in contrast CT scan)
References
- ↑ Cherian G (May 2004). "Diagnosis of tuberculous aetiology in pericardial effusions". Postgrad Med J. 80 (943): 262–6. doi:10.1136/pgmj.2003.013664. PMC 1742992. PMID 15138314.