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Empyema (gross pathology)

Case contributed by Yale Rosen
Diagnosis certain
pathology

Autopsy specimen of the contents of the chest viewed from behind demonstrates encasement of the left lung by thick purulent exudate which is characteristic of  empyema. 

Case Discussion

Autopsy specimen of the contents of the chest viewed from behind demonstrates encasement of the left lung by thick purulent exudate which is characteristic of empyema

Author: Yale Rosen, M.D.

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