Salmonella enteritidis pericarditis with tamponade

Abstract

Relata-se o caso de paciente feminina, 22 anos, sem história médica prévia relevante, admitida no Serviço de Urgência por cansaço progressivo e dor aguda, referindo queixas abdominais há 72 horas. Avaliação médica revela presença de derrame pericárdio moderado. Internada, evolui em tamponamento cardíaco, requerendo pericardiocentese.É determinada a presença de Salmonella enteritidis no líquido pericárdico, e então iniciado tratamento com antibiótico. O prognóstico foi satisfatório, com recuperação total clínica e ecocardiográfica.Report on a 22 year old female with no relevant prior medical history who was admitted to the Emergency Department complaining of acute chest pain and progressive fatigue, mentioning abdominal complaints 72 hours previously. A medical evaluation showed moderate pericardial effusion. After admission, this developed into pericardial tamponade, requiring pericardiocentesis. Salmonella enteritidis was identified in the pericardial fluid, starting treatment with antibiotics. The prognosis was satisfactory, with complete clinical and echocardiographic recovery.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

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