Pleural empyema: Difference between revisions
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| CT chest showing large right sided hydro-pneumothorax from pleural empyema. Arrows A: air, B: fluid | |
| ICD-10 | J86 |
| ICD-9 | 510 |
| DiseasesDB | 4200 |
| MedlinePlus | 000123 |
| MeSH | D016724 |
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Overview
Historical Perspective
Classification
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Pleural empyema from other Diseases
Epidemiology and Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications and Prognosis
Diagnosis
History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Ultrasound | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
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