Novel case of empyema necessitans caused by Mycobacterium xenopi

Sidra Hassan; Charles S. Berenson

doi:10.1136/BCR-2021-245953

Novel case of empyema necessitans caused by Mycobacterium xenopi

Sidra Hassan
, Charles S. Berenson

Medicine

SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Poorly controlled long-standing empyema can dissect through soft tissues and skin resulting in empyema necessitans. We present the first reported case of empyema necessitans caused by Mycobacterium xenopi, which was treated successfully with antimycobacterial therapy. The case highlights the indolent nature of the pathogen and the importance of an accurate diagnosis.

Original language	English
Article number	e245953
Journal	BMJ Case Reports
Volume	15
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1136/BCR-2021-245953
State	Published - May 2022

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