empyema

Pus In and Around the Lung (Abscess vs Empyema)

Pus is a fluid that forms in and around infected tissue. It consists of dead immune cells, tissue particles and bacteria. Sometimes this pus may be walled off in an isolated area. We refer to this as an abscess. At other times the pus may exist in cavities and around organs. This is known as an empyema. Both an abscess and >> Read More ...

Empyema Thoracis (Pleura) Diagnosis, Treatment, Procedures

Empyema thoracis or pleural empyema is collection of pus in the space between the pleural layers. It is commonly referred to as pus around the lungs. An empyema results from pus-forming (suppurative) infection of the pleural space and is one of the most common causes for exudative type of pleural effusion (fluid around the >> Read More ...

Pus Around The Brain (Subdural Empyema) Causes and Symptoms

What is a subdural empyema? A subdural empyema is a collection of pus in the subdural space, the naturally occurring space between the dura and arachnoid mater (outer and middle meningeal layer). This is a consequence of an infection and often spreads from neighboring sites like the paranasal sinuses. Most cases occur >> Read More ...

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