Fungal empyema in complicated chronic pancreatitis: A rare possibility

ConclusionNo obvious cause of fungal empyema could be found except for pancreatico-pleural spread as suggested by amylase rich pleural effusion along with growth of candida spp. Hence in patient with chronic pancreatitis and cystgastrostomy pleural effusion should be evaluated for fungal infection to avoid morbidity and mortality and commence early treatment.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research