[A complication of a localized area of pneumonia or when a neoplasm becomes necrotic and contains purulent material that cannot drain easily from the area because of partial or complete bronchial obstruction. (Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 12th ed, p1068) ( MSH )]
UMLS (ICD9CM) C0024110 Relation/PAR: abscess
Lung Diseases
respiratory infection