Necrotizing pneumococcal pneumonia in childhood

Pediatr Pulmonol. 1999 Sep;28(3):217-21. doi: 10.1002/(sici)1099-0496(199909)28:3<217::aid-ppul9>3.0.co;2-r.

Abstract

We describe the rare complication of necrotizing pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal infection in 3 previously healthy pediatric patients. Lobar consolidation and pleural effusions appeared initially, followed within several days by the appearance of multiple small lucencies in the area of consolidation. In one case, necrosis progressed to a large abscess cavity. Surgical intervention was limited to treatment of pleural space complications. There were no deaths. Pulmonary parenchymal residual was limited to a thin-walled cavity in one case.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Lung Abscess / etiology
  • Lung Abscess / therapy
  • Necrosis
  • Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / complications
  • Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / pathology*
  • Pneumonia, Pneumococcal / therapy
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents