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Right Sided Empyema with Necrotising Pneumonia: A Case Report

Gounak Sankar Mal, Biswajit Haldar, Shaikh Ashfaq Ashraf, Praveen Kumar

International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · pp. 22–26 · Published 12 Jun 2025

10.9734/ijmpcr/2025/v18i3429

Abstract

Aim: Empyema is a rare complication of pneumonia resulting from the accumulation of pusin the pleural space as a result of impairment of host defense and bacterial virulence. About zero.6% of children laid low with pneumonia progress to empyema as in line with research. Case Presentation: Here we discussed a case of right sided empyema with necrotizing pneumonia in a one year old female pediatric patient. Discussion and Conclusion: Our patient case underscores the critical importance of early recognition and aggressive management of empyema and necrotizing pneumonia in children. Clinicians should maintain a high index of suspicion for these complication -compromised respiratory function, fever and bluish skin discoloration. Advanced imaging and microbiological testing are crucial in guiding diagnosis and treatment.

Empyema Necrotising Pneumonia (NP) community acquired pneumonia Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

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