Empyema - split pleura sign

Case contributed by Manchikanti Venkatesh
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Presented with cough and chest pain since 1 month

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

ct

Well defined loculated collection in the right pleural cavity along the posterolateral aspect showing the thickened split pleura sign suggestive of empyema.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.