Hemorrhagic Pericardial Effusion In Filariasis An Uncommon Presentation Of Filariasis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 19, Issue 1
Abstract
Filariasis is a common healthcare problem in Tropical countries caused by nematodes of the order Filariidae. Typical clinical manifestations include a subclinical syndrome, Acute adenolymphangitis (ADL), Filarial fever (characterized by fever without associated adenitis) and Tropical pulmonary eosinophilia (TPE). Unusual manifestations include a subcutaneous nodule, filariasis of breast, lymphadenovarix in the axilla and others. Massive hemorrhagic pericardial effusion due to Filariasis is rare. Diethylcarbamazine is the treatment of choice.
Authors and Affiliations
Waseem Raja Dar, Najeebullah Sofi, Imtiyaz Ahmad Dar, Muzamil Latief
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