Haemophilus influenzae pericarditis with tamponade as the initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus

Y. H. Yeh, Pao Hsien Chu*, C. H. Yeh, Y. J. Jan Wu, M. H. Lee, S. M. Jung, C. T. Kuo

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Abstract

Although cardiac tamponade is an important and emergent complication of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), purulent pericarditis is rare despite the high frequency of pericardial effilsion in SLE. We describe the first SLE case of Haemophilus influenzae type-f pericarditis with cardiac tamponade with SLE as the initial presentation. The pathophysiology and therapy are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1045-1047
Number of pages3
JournalInternational Journal of Clinical Practice
Volume58
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 2004
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Cardiac tamponade
  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Purulent pericarditis
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus

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