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. Most common causes: Pneumonia Malignancy Pulmonary embolism Trauma

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