Bicaval obstruction complicating right atrial tuberculoma: the diagnostic value of Cardiovascular MR
2008

Bicaval Obstruction from Cardiac Tuberculoma

Sample size: 1 publication Evidence: low

Author Information

Author(s): Al-Nasser Ibrahim, Anwar Ashraf M, Nosir Youssef FM, Chamsi-Pasha Mohammed AR, Ajam Aref, Alqiriaqri Aymen, Chamsi-Pasha Hassan

Primary Institution: King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Hypothesis

Can cardiovascular magnetic resonance help diagnose cardiac tuberculoma with bicaval obstruction?

Conclusion

The use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance was crucial in diagnosing a rare case of cardiac tuberculoma complicated by bicaval obstruction.

Supporting Evidence

  • The patient presented with symptoms like fatigue and shortness of breath.
  • Cardiovascular magnetic resonance was used to diagnose the cardiac tuberculoma.
  • The patient showed remarkable improvement after anti-tuberculosis treatment.

Takeaway

This study talks about a young man who had a rare heart problem caused by tuberculosis, and doctors used special imaging to find it and help him get better.

Methodology

The study involved a case presentation and the use of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

Participant Demographics

A 25-year-old male patient.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1186/1532-429X-10-60

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