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Pleural empyema and subcutaneous abscess

Case contributed by Dr Ruslan Asadov
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Fevers and chest pain.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male

CT chest

ct

Right chess wal subcutaneous abscess and right pleural empyema, also known as empyema necessitans. Also seen are periosteal reactions of the right ribs.

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