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A case of empyema necessitatis.

I Tonna1, C P Conlon, R J O Davies

  • 1Infection Unit, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Aberdeen, UK.

European Journal of Internal Medicine
|August 19, 2007
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This case report details empyema necessitatis, a rare chest wall infection, caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Prompt antibiotic therapy and surgical drainage are crucial for favorable outcomes in such cases.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Case Reports
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Empyema necessitatis is a rare condition involving the extension of a thoracic empyema through the chest wall.
  • Previous reports predominantly linked empyema necessitatis to tuberculosis, pneumococcus, and actinomycosis.
  • Infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus are less commonly associated with this presentation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of empyema necessitatis caused by Staphylococcus aureus.
  • To highlight the clinical presentation of empyema necessitatis with chest wall cellulitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of timely intervention for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Case presentation of a patient with empyema necessitatis.

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  • Review of relevant medical literature on empyema necessitatis.
  • Analysis of the causative pathogen and treatment approach.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient presented with inflammatory cellulitis of the chest wall, indicative of empyema necessitatis.
    • Staphylococcus aureus was identified as the causative agent, a less common etiology.
    • Successful management involved antibiotic treatment and surgical drainage.

    Conclusions:

    • Empyema necessitatis, even with unusual pathogens like Staphylococcus aureus, requires prompt diagnosis and management.
    • Early administration of antibiotics and surgical intervention are key to preventing complications.
    • This case underscores the need for awareness of diverse etiologies in empyema necessitatis.