
Key messageEmpyema necessitans should be suspected in any patient presenting with constitutional symptoms, pleural effusion, and a subcutaneous chest wall mass. Thoracic sonography is a readily available tool, which can expedite diagnosis and timely management.
Diseases of the respiratory system, RC705-779, thoracic sonography, Clinical Image, empyema necessitans, computed tomography
Diseases of the respiratory system, RC705-779, thoracic sonography, Clinical Image, empyema necessitans, computed tomography
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