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Empyema necessitans, a rare complication of untreated pleural infections, can cause a chest wall abscess. This case report highlights an unusual presentation of this condition in a patient with a history of hemothorax.

Keywords:

Empyema necessitans abscess empyema hemothorax pneumonia

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Pulmonology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Empyema necessitans is a rare consequence of untreated empyema.
It occurs when infection spreads beyond the pleural space, forming a subcutaneous abscess.

Observation:

A 55-year-old male presented with an intermittent left chest mass.
The patient had a history of hemothorax treated with tube thoracostomy three years prior.
No mass was initially palpable during prior examinations.

Findings:

Computed tomography confirmed the diagnosis of empyema necessitans.
The patient underwent a left thoracotomy for treatment.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering empyema necessitans in the differential diagnosis of chest masses or abscesses.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment are crucial for managing this rare complication of pleural infections.