Pyopneumothorax

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Investigation of pleural disease

Patient Data

Age: 1 year

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

ct

Left sided loculated pleural collection with enhancing thickened pleural rind and a gas-fluid level.

Case Discussion

Pre and post-contrast CT were done. There are two loculated collections consistent with pyopneumothorax in left hemithorax. The left lung volume is reduced. There is thickened enhancing pleura and chest wall edema.

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