cxr: loculated empyema
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PROF.DR. G.SUNDARAMURTHY’S UNIT – M6
60 yrs old male, k/c/o DM/ SHT/ Old CVA-Lt Hemiparesis,
C/o Fever X 1 month on & off, low grade, intermittent, chills.
H/o Cough with expectoration X 1 month Scanty, not blood tinged
H/o Breathlessness – Class 2
H/o Hiccups
H/o Night sweats
Differential Diagnosis
• Hydro/Pyo pneumothorax• Cavitating lung cancer• Diaphragmatic hernia• Empyema
Other Possible DDs• Lung Abscess• TB cavity• Fungal – Blastomycosis• Infected Hydatid cyst
• Loculated Empyema thorax Lt side with Lt Pleural effusion
• Cholelithiasis
CT LUNG
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