Pleural biopsy performed in a 35 year old Fijian female presenting with bilateral pleural effusion. Both classic hematoxylin & eosin stain and acid-fast staining have been performed and are illustrated in this presentation
What is the definition of empyema? Why might the term organized granulation tissue be redundant? Why might empyema and granulation be oxymoronic?
Demonstrate fibrin. Demonstrate neutrophils. Demonstrate abundant new ingrowth of blood vessels.
