J Korean Radiol Soc.  2000 Jan;42(1):91-94. 10.3348/jkrs.2000.42.1.91.

Squamous Cell Carcinoma Associated with Chronic Empyema Caused by Metallic Fo reign Body: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Radiology, Korea Veterans' Hospital, Korea.
  • 2Department of Pathology, Korea Veterans' Hospital, Korea.

Abstract

Malignant neoplasm associated with chronic empyema is rare. Most squamous cell carcinomas of the pleura may occur in association with chronic persistent empyema, with or without pleurocutaneous fistula. We report a case of squamous cell carcinoma associated with chronic empyema caused by a metallic foreign body.

Keyword

Pleura, CT; Pleura, neoplasm; Pleura, empyema

MeSH Terms

Carcinoma, Squamous Cell*
Empyema*
Fistula
Foreign Bodies
Pleura
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