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Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inside of the chest wall(pleural space).Empyema is caused by an infection that spreads from the lung. It leads to a buildup of pus in the pleural space.There can be a pint or mor...

Source:ADAM

Date:March 17, 2009

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Empyema is a condition in which pus and fluid from infected tissue collects in a body cavity. The name comes from the Greek word empyein meaning pus-producing(suppurate).

Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine

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