On gross pathology, thickened pericardium, shaggy hemorrhage, and exudate are characteristic findings of tuberculous pericarditis.

Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology
What is the underlying medical condition that leads to tuberculous pericarditis?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: What is the underlying medical condition that leads to tuberculous pericarditis? [/INST] \n On gross pathology, thickened pericardium, shaggy hemorrhage, and exudate are characteristic findings of tuberculous pericarditis.

Images courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology</s>