# A Case of Salmonella Dublin Empyema Associated With Refractory Ulcerative Colitis and Colorectal Carcinoma

## TL;DR

A 71-year-old man with severe ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer developed a rare Salmonella Dublin infection in his pleural cavity.

## Contribution

This case highlights a rare complication of Salmonella infection in the context of inflammatory bowel disease and cancer.

## Key findings

- Salmonella Dublin was isolated from pleural fluid in a patient with refractory ulcerative colitis.
- The infection occurred alongside a diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma.
- The case underscores the need for vigilance in managing complex gastrointestinal and infectious conditions.

## Abstract

Non-typhi Salmonella infection rarely presents as Salmonella empyema. We report a case of a 71-year-old male with worsening left-sided pleuritic chest pain. A chest radiograph revealed a left-sided pleural effusion, and pleural fluid culture grew Salmonella Dublin. This occurred in the context of refractory ulcerative colitis and a subsequent diagnosis of colorectal carcinoma.