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C J Haddad

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Chilaiditi's syndrome. A diagnostic challenge.

Chilaiditi's syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of abdominal and chest pain. Although interposition of the right colon is a relatively common radiologic finding, there is a distinct paucity of information in the medical literature. Chilaiditi's syndrome is usually asymptomatic, but when symptoms occur, conservative treatment is usually effective. Recognition is important because this syndrome can be mistaken for more serious abnormalities, which may lead to unnecessary surgical intervention.

Aged

Empyema necessitatis.

Empyema necessitatis is the accumulation of pus in a small space in the pleural cavity, with subsequent rupture of the purulent material into the surrounding soft tissue. Drainage may occur into the breast, bronchus, mediastinum, esophagus, diaphragm, pericardium or retroperitoneum. Pus may even reach the flank, groin or thigh. Before antibiotics became available, empyema necessitatis was a complication of tuberculosis, fungal infections and various forms of pneumonia. Silent infections due to tuberculosis or fungus can still present as empyema necessitatis, even in healthy young adults.

Adult