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Empyema necessitans

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Empyema necessitans should be suspected in any patient presenting with constitutional symptoms, pleural effusion, and a subcutaneous chest wall mass. Thoracic sonography is a readily available tool, which can expedite diagnosis and timely management.

Source: Respirology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1393

Authors: Anu Menon, David Wisa, Chenyang Zhan, Mohit Chawla, Or Kalchiem‐Dekel

Institution: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Language: English

Topic: Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,130