A disastrous omen – Candidal pyo pneumopericardium

Abstract

Pyo-pneumopericardium or purulent pericarditis is a rare medical entity associated with high mortality. We hereby report a rare case of a 25-years old lady with pyo-pneumopericardium, aspirated pus culture from the pericardial cavity of which grew yeast (Candida species) like organism. This patient underwent a pericardiocentesis and was initiated on generic antibiotic treatment. However, despite the best possible medical management, she succumbed to her illness. This is a rare case report from India and an addition to the already available literature.

Keywords

• pericardiectomy
• purulent pericarditis
• pyo-pneumopericardium
• pyopericardium
• pneumopericardium