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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-8 | Issue-05
A Rare Case of Sterile Empyema Necessitans with Atypical Acute Presentation
Dr. See Woan Shiang, Dr. Simon Jerome Vendargon, Dr. Syed Rasul Bin Ghouse Syed Hamid
Published: May 27, 2020 | 159 125
DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2020.v08i05.021
Pages: 572-574
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Abstract
Empyema necessitans is very rare. It is an extension of infected pleural effusion to the surrounding soft tissue and chest wall region, usually caused by tuberculosis. Sterile empyema necessitans among immunocompetent patients, which is not reported previously, is challenging to physicians in immediate identification and prompt treatments. Here, we present a case of sterile empyema necessitans, and challenges we faced during its management will be discussed.