Constrictive pericarditis due to coccidiomycosis.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Coccidiomycosis is a fungal infection that rarely causes cardiac disease. Constrictive pericarditis in the setting of disseminated coccidiomycosis can be fatal, despite antifungal therapy and pericardiectomy. We report on a patient with constrictive pericarditis due to localized infection by Coccidioides immitis. The patient underwent successful surgical pericardiectomy and antifungal chemotherapy, and remains well 1 year later.
Medical subject headings
- Coccidioidomycosis
- Pericardiectomy
- Pericarditis, Constrictive