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MD31 Pleurisy

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

Pleurisy or Pleuritis is the medical term for inflammation of the pleura. The most common cause of pleuritis is infection, but it can also be caused by lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and certain medicines. Pleurisy or pleuritis usually accumulates exudative pleural effusions.

exclusions

• pleurisy with effusion  (CB27)

synonyms

• Pleurisy
• pleuritis
• pleurisy NOS
• double pleurisy
• pleurisy without effusion
• dry pleurisy
• pleural inflammation
• Acute pleurisy
• Acute dry pleurisy
• Acute fibrinous pleuritis
• Chronic pleurisy
• Chronic dry pleurisy
• Subacute pleurisy
• Pleuritic adhesions
• adhesive pleurisy
• Pleura retraction
• Fibrinous pleurisy
• fibrinous pleuritis

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