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Abstract

Introduction: Empyema is a known complication of severe pleuropneumonia. In rare cases, if poorly treated, it could result in dissemination and fistulization and transformation into empyema necessitans. The manifestation may appear as a superficial abscess. However, as management highly differs, the recognition of potentially severe phenomenon is required.

Case Presentation: We describe a case of empyema necessitans on a 4-year-old girl secondary to methicillin-resistant . It represents the sixth pediatric case reported in the literature. It was managed by open drainage and prolonged antibiotherapy. The outcome was favorable as guidelines were extracted from similar reported cases.

Conclusion: Empyema necessitans remains a rare complication with significant morbidity. Prompt diagnosis and adapted management have relied on limited literature. As such, further reports are necessary to establish proper guidelines.

© 2024 Habachi, Sahli, Ammar, Aziza, Jouini, Licensee HBKU Press.
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus-associated empyema necessitans in a child: A case report and a literature review
Qatar Medical Journal 2024, 35 (2024); https://doi.org/10.5339/qmj.2024.35
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Keyword(s): Children, empyema necessitans and MRSA

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