A case of empyema necessitans in a paediatric patient with Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Authors

  • A Asante Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
  • H Rabie Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
  • P Goussard Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
  • A Gie Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
  • L Frigati Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol2pp1-5/1668

Keywords:

Empyema necessitans, Mycobacterium tuberculosis

Abstract

Empyema necessitans is a rare complication of pneumonia in which pus formed in the pleural cavity extends into the surrounding tissue. In children it is mostly caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but other bacterial organisms are implicated occasionally. Early diagnosis through appropriate imaging, cultures and molecular diagnostic tests of samples taken from the lesion is recommended. Outcome is good provided appropriate medical and surgical treatment are provided.

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Published

2024-10-15

How to Cite

Asante , A., Rabie , H., Goussard, P., Gie , A., & Frigati , L. (2024). A case of empyema necessitans in a paediatric patient with Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Journal of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, 2, 1–5. https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol2pp1-5/1668

Issue

Vol. 2 (2023)

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