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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Empyema necessitans
- Cold abscess
Definitions
- Chronic empyema draining into chest wall
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
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Selected References
- Heffner JE et al: Diagnostic utility and clinical application of imaging for pleural space infections. Chest. 137(2):467-79, 2010
- Heffner JE et al: Interventional management of pleural infections. Chest. 136(4):1148-59, 2009
- Kim HY et al: Thoracic sequelae and complications of tuberculosis. Radiographics. 21(4):839-58; discussion 859-60, 2001
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
Diagnostic Checklist
TERMINOLOGY
Synonyms
- Empyema necessitans
- Cold abscess
Definitions
- Chronic empyema draining into chest wall
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Diagnosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
- Heffner JE et al: Diagnostic utility and clinical application of imaging for pleural space infections. Chest. 137(2):467-79, 2010
- Heffner JE et al: Interventional management of pleural infections. Chest. 136(4):1148-59, 2009
- Kim HY et al: Thoracic sequelae and complications of tuberculosis. Radiographics. 21(4):839-58; discussion 859-60, 2001
