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Pleurisy
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Pleurisy

Contributors: Michael W. Winter MD, Benjamin L. Mazer MD, MBA
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Synopsis

Inflammation of the pleura characterized by a sharp chest pain that worsens during inspiration, coughing, or sneezing. Etiology includes viral infection, pulmonary embolism, tuberculosis, pericarditis, exudative pleural effusions, pneumothorax, and trauma including rib fractures. Common findings include fever, cough, dyspnea, pleural rub, and cyanosis. Findings and treatment will vary based on etiology.

Occasionally, surgery to drain fluid from the lungs in required.

Codes

ICD10CM:
R09.1 – Pleurisy

SNOMEDCT:
196075003 – Pleurisy

Differential Diagnosis & Pitfalls

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Last Updated:05/18/2020
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A medical illustration showing key findings of Pleurisy : Cough, Fever, Pleuritic chest pain, Dyspnea, RR increased, Pleural rub
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