Description

Tuberculous empyema is a collection of pus in the pleural cavity caused by tuberculosis infection. It typically occurs when the tuberculosis bacteria spread to the pleura, leading to inflammation and fluid accumulation without definitive bacteriological or histological confirmation.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be used in contexts involving pulmonary tuberculosis. Common variants that may be encountered include 'empyema tuberculoso' and 'empyema por tuberculosis'. It is important to maintain the formal clinical language and avoid colloquial terms.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous empyema, without mention of bacteriological or histological confirmation.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con empiema tuberculoso, sin mencionar la confirmación bacteriológica o histológica.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusion with 'empyema' related to other infections; misinterpretation of 'tuberculoso' with non-tuberculous conditions; incorrect pronunciation of 'empyema'.