Lung abscess

external

• Synonyms

  • Pulmonary abscess

• Causes

  • Right-sided bacterial endocarditis
  • Intravenous drug abuse
  • Lemierre syndrome
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Recurrent pyogenic infection

• Effects

  • Round lung shadow
  • Bronchial breathing
  • Inappropriate ADH secretion
  • Cavitating lung lesion
  • Brain abscess

• Parents

  • Chronic bacterial infection
  • Chronic suppurative lung disease
  • Pyogenic abscess