A rare case of pericarditis and pleural empyema secondary to transdiaphragmatic extension of pyogenic liver abscess

摘要

BackgroundTransdiaphragmatic extension of pyogenic liver abscess is the rarest cause of pericarditis and pleural empyema. It is a rapidly progressive and highly lethal infection with mortality rates reaching 100% if left untreated. However, the transmission route, treatment methods and prognosis have not been well studied.