Empyema necessitatis into the retroperitoneal space.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Empyema necessitatis is a rare complication of tuberculous empyema. We present a very rare case of empyema necessitatis into the retroperitoneal space through the diaphragm. The fistula between the thoracic empyema cavity and the retroperitoneal abscess was clearly identified by magnetic resonance imaging.
Medical subject headings
- Abscess
- Empyema, Pleural
- Empyema, Tuberculous
- Respiratory Tract Fistula
- Retroperitoneal Space