Pleurisy

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Pleurisy
ICD-10 J90, R09.1
ICD-9 511
DiseasesDB 29361
MeSH D010998

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Overview

Pleurisy, also known as pleuritis or pleural inflammation, is a disease state in which there is inflammation of the pleura, the lining of the pleural cavity surrounding the lungs. A symptom associated with pleurisy or pleuritus is pleuritic chest pain. Pleuritic chest pain is defined as a sharp pain on either inspiration or expiration. Pleurisy can be caused by a variety of infectious and non-infectious causes.

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Differential Diagnosis of Causes of Pleurisy

Inflammatory conditions

Miscellaneous syndromes

Gastrointestinal disorders

Autosomal recessive conditions

Cardiac and vascular conditions

Autoimmune conditions

Infectious conditions

Iatrogenic conditions

References

  • Kenny, Dr. (2002). ""Pleurisy and Pleuritic Pain"". Patient UK. Retrieved 2006-03-14.
  • ""Pleurisy"". eCureMe. Retrieved 2006-03-14.

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