Fig. 3

Cardiac ultrasonographic views following the procedure. A Apical four-chamber (A4C) view showing a decrease in the pericardial effusion (white dot). B Right parasternal view (longitudinal view axis) demonstrating a reduction in diameter of the cardiac effusion (white dot).The patient was referred to a specific pediatric facility and then diagnosed with tuberculosis. C Echocardiography scan and parasternal long-axis view revealing full clearance in pericardial effusion at 2 weeks after pericardiocentesis