ABSTRACT Introduction Empyema is an accumulation of pus in the pleural space. Empyema necessitans occurs when pus extends through the parietal pleura into the surrounding tissues. Case Report We present here a 4 month old babywith severe respiratory distress and anassociated huge boggy swelling over the left side of his chest and back. Evaluation revealed pus accumulated in the pleural space which extended to the subcutaneous tissue; a case of empyema necessitans an uncommon occurrence with empyema. Early intercostal drain(ICD) insertion helped to save the baby. Conclusion Empyema can sometimes extend beyond the pleural space into the surrounding tissue leading to empyema necessitans. Early and prompt intervention is necessary which could significantly reduce morbidity and mortality.
Bhanja,S , Guha,A , Samanta,A , Mia,H A and Kumar,N . (2017). A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema. Journal of Pediatric Perspectives, 5(7), 5351-5355. doi: 10.22038/ijp.2017.24070.2030
MLA
Bhanja,S , , Guha,A , , Samanta,A , , Mia,H A , and Kumar,N . "A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema", Journal of Pediatric Perspectives, 5, 7, 2017, 5351-5355. doi: 10.22038/ijp.2017.24070.2030
HARVARD
Bhanja S, Guha A, Samanta A, Mia H A, Kumar N. (2017). 'A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema', Journal of Pediatric Perspectives, 5(7), pp. 5351-5355. doi: 10.22038/ijp.2017.24070.2030
CHICAGO
S Bhanja, A Guha, A Samanta, H A Mia and N Kumar, "A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema," Journal of Pediatric Perspectives, 5 7 (2017): 5351-5355, doi: 10.22038/ijp.2017.24070.2030
VANCOUVER
Bhanja S, Guha A, Samanta A, Mia H A, Kumar N. A Case of Empyema necessitans: An uncommon presentation of Empyema. JPP; J Ped Perspect. 2017;5(7):5351-5355. doi: 10.22038/ijp.2017.24070.2030
