Abstract:Empyema thoracis is the collection of pus in the pleural space. A 9-year-old boy presented with a 3-day history of high grade continuous fever, a day history of abdominal pain, distension and fast breathing. Examination findings: acutely ill child, febrile, in respiratory distress. Chest findings: tachypnea, dull percussion note and decreased air entry on the right hemithorax. Chest radiograph: massive fluid collection in the right hemithorax. A pleural tap yielded frank pus that was sent for microscopy, cultu… Show more
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