tuberculous empyema

Term ID

DOID:14305

Synonyms

Definition

A pleural empyema which involves presence of pus in the pleural cavity and calcified visceral pleura. It results from a large number of mycobacteria spilling into the pleural space, usually from rupture of a cavity or an adjacent paranchymal focus via a bronchopleural fistula. (2)

References

• MESH:D004654
• NCI:C34575
• SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:186184002
• UMLS_CUI:C0014014

Ontology

Human Disease   ( DOID:14305 )