CTICasesChronic Tuberculous Empyema
Imaging findings
Dense, thick, exuberant calcification of the pleura.
Key takeaways
Chronic tuberculous empyemas can remain stable for years but may harbor viable organisms; avoid biopsy unless clinically symptomatic.
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