25 April 2026
: Case report 
Streptococcus pyogenes-Induced Necrotizing Pneumonia With Pleural Effusion in a Child: Role of Medical Thoracoscopy
Unusual clinical course, Unusual setting of medical care
Lei Zhu E 1, Feizhou Zhang CD 2,3,4, Ting Huang AD 4,5, Fang Jin AC 2,3,4, Hujun Wu BD 2,3,4, Xiaofen Tao CF 2,3,4, Lei Wu BC 2,3,4, Lanfang Tang FG 2,4*DOI: 10.12659/AJCR.951007
Am J Case Rep 2026; 27:e951007
Figure 3 Medical thoracoscopy findings. (A) During the procedure, a yellow pleural effusion was observed within the thoracic cavity. (B) Upon further examination, pleural adhesions were noted.