A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema
Publish place: International Journal of Pediatrics، Vol: 5، Issue: 7
Publish Year: 1396
نوع سند: مقاله ژورنالی
زبان: English
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ABSTRACTIntroductionEmpyema is an accumulation of pus in the pleural space. Empyema necessitans occurs when pus extends through the parietal pleura into the surrounding tissues.Case ReportWe present here a 4 month old babywith severe respiratory distress and anassociated huge boggy swelling over the left side of his chest and back. Evaluation revealed pus accumulated in the pleural space which extended to the subcutaneous tissue; a case of empyema necessitans an uncommon occurrence with empyema. Early intercostal drain(ICD) insertion helped to save the baby.ConclusionEmpyema can sometimes extend beyond the pleural space into the surrounding tissue leading to empyema necessitans. Early and prompt intervention is necessary which could significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.
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Sushanta Bhanja
RMO cum clinical Tutor,Department of Pediatrics,North Bengal Medical College,Darjeeling,West Bengal,India
Aritra Guha
Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Pediatrics, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
Arnab Samanta
Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Pediatrics, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.
Hasen Ali Mia
Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Pediatrics, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Darjeeling, West Bengal, India.