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Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives Volume 3, 2013 - Issue 1
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Parapneumonic empyema diagnosed by chest radiograph and computed tomography

Ning JinUnion Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MD, USA
, MD,
John Paul BradyAmerican University of the Caribbean School of MedicineCoral Gables, FL
, IV &
David M. WidlusUnion Memorial HospitalBaltimore, MD, USA;Department of RadiologyUniversity of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USACorrespondence[email protected]
, MD
Article: 20503 | Received 25 Jan 2013, Accepted 07 Mar 2013, Published online: 16 Apr 2013
 
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Abstract

Pleural effusion is commonly seen associated with pneumonia. When this progresses to empyema, directed therapy is frequently required. Chest radiographic and computed tomography findings can help distinguish empyema from a transudative pleural effusion.

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