Necrotizing Pneumonia: A Rare Outcome of a Rare Complication

Necrotizing pneumonia is a rare complication of community-acquired pneumonia, characterized by lung parenchymal destruction in affected areas. It has been sporadically documented over the years, mostly with insidious progression and a higher incidence among individuals with risk factors. Its diagnos...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-01, Vol.16 (1), p.e51527
Main Authors: Dá Mesquita Faustino, Francisco, Morgado, Catarina, Palmares, Inês, Ferrão, Joana, Freitas, Paulo
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abscesses
Antibiotics
Bronchoscopy
Emergency Medicine
Hospitalization
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Laboratories
Lavage
Medical imaging
Microorganisms
Pleural effusion
Pneumonia
Respiratory failure
Streptococcus infections
Thoracic surgery
Tomography
Ventilators
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Summary:Necrotizing pneumonia is a rare complication of community-acquired pneumonia, characterized by lung parenchymal destruction in affected areas. It has been sporadically documented over the years, mostly with insidious progression and a higher incidence among individuals with risk factors. Its diagnosis relies on clinical, analytical, and imaging data, and the treatment encompasses medical and surgical measures. The persistently high morbidity and mortality result from delayed diagnosis and the intricate therapeutic approach. In this report, the authors describe an unusual case of necrotizing pneumonia in a patient without risk factors.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.51527