biostudies-literatureUnknown29(7)Lee ESBacterial pericarditis is a rare phenomenon that progresses rapidly and carries high mortality. Patients presenting with new pericardial effusions are often evaluated for concomitant rheumatologic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. We present a complex case of purulent pericarditis with pneumopericardium.JACC. Case reports102282https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10924136biostudies-literaturePurulent Bacterial Pericarditis: Rare Yet Lethal.PMC10924136Van Herle HLin CMehra AOPandya KAPizula JLee ESfalsePurulent Bacterial Pericarditis: Rare Yet Lethal.Bacterial pericarditis is a rare phenomenon that progresses rapidly and carries high mortality. Patients presenting with new pericardial effusions are often evaluated for concomitant rheumatologic, oncologic, and infectious diseases. We present a complex case of purulent pericarditis with pneumopericardium.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Apr2025-04-04T21:31:14.302Z2025-04-04T21:31:14.302ZS-EPMC109241363846528310.1016/j.jaccas.2024.102282