Publication Type : Journal Article
Publisher : Indian Journal of Transplantation
Source : Indian Journal of Transplantation, Volume 10. Issue 2, April-June 2016, Pages 46-48
Url : https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212001716300491
Campus : Faridabad
Year : 2016
Abstract : Empyema necessitans is a rare sequel of untreated pleural space infection and is most commonly secondary to tuberculosis. Isolated tuberculous empyema necessitans in a renal transplant recipient is extremely rare. It is an important differential diagnosis of a chest mass in renal transplant recipient. Early identification and treatment prevents progression and morbidity. We hereby report a 62-year-old male renal transplant recipient who presented with classical features of tubercular empyema necessitans and was managed with antitubercular therapy and tube thoracostomy drainage.
Cite this Research Publication : Anand Chellappan, Ravi Kushwaha, HiraLal, Raghunandan Prasad, Priyank Yadav, Awadhesh Kumar, Amit Gupta: Isolated empyema necessitans in a renal transplant recipient: A case report. Indian Journal of Transplantation, Volume 10. Issue 2, April-June 2016, Pages 46-48.