2024
DOI: 10.1093/omcr/omae130
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Rubella myopericarditis and cardiac tamponade: a case report

Yohei Ishibashi,
Yoshito Nojiri,
Yosuke Takahashi
et al.

Abstract: A 20-year-old male patient with ulcerative proctitis presented with a fever and chest pain. He was diagnosed with rubella-associated myopericarditis due to pericardial rub, elevated troponin I, ST elevation, and positive rubella-immunoglobulin M. The patient subsequently developed cardiac tamponade but responded well to pericardial drainage and antiinflammatory therapy. Notably, he lacked the classic rubella rash and lymphadenopathy. This case highlights the rare but potential complication of rubella-induced m… Show more

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