Abstract
Abstract
Background
Pleural involvement by non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM), especially NTM empyema in the immunocompetent patient without pulmonary diseases is a rare disease. It is difficult to diagnose with only a few cases of immunodeficient patients in the literature.
Case presentation
We describe a 63-year-old male with empyema due to NTM and highlight the challenges of diagnosis.
Conclusions
Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection should be considered as a cause of pleuritis or empyema without pulmonary disease, however it is a real diagnostic dilemma.
Funder
Chongqing Science and Technology Commission
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
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