Tuberculous pericarditis chest X ray


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Chest X-ray
Pulmonary infiltration by the bacterium may be seen in approximately 32% of cases, pleural effusion in 40% to 60%, and cardiomegaly in about 90% of patients with tuberculous pericarditis. Image shown below is courtesy of Radiopedia