Pneumococcal pericarditis--out of sight, out of mind?

Pneumococcal pericarditis has been an uncommon condition in recent years. This report describes the case of a 57-year-old woman with sarcoidosis who presented with cardiac tamponade due to pneumococcal pericarditis. She responded to pericardiocentesis and intravenous antibiotic therapy. At 4-month review, she remains well.