EMPYEMA: Pus in a body space, usually pleural/thoracic
Chest xray shows Empyema on right with a chest tube inferior to diaphragm. Diagnosed by aspirating pus from thorax.Image

Most common causes:
Pneumonia
Malignancy
Pulmonary embolism
Trauma

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