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pleural empyema

Term ID
DOID:3798
Synonyms
  • abscess of pleural cavity
  • abscess of thorax
  • empyema
  • Empyema of pleura
  • Empyema of pleura without fistula
  • empyema with fistula
  • Empyema with no fistula
  • Empyema with pleural fistula
  • Empyema without mention of fistula
  • Empyema, chest
  • lung empyema
  • Pleural empyema with fistula
  • pleural empyema with no fistula
  • Purulent pleurisy
  • purulent pleuritis
  • pyothorax
  • Thorax abscess
Definition
A soft tissue infectious disease that involves accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity as a result of infection within the lung (pneumonia) or a lung abscess spreading into the space. The symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath. (2)
References
  • ICD10CM:J86
  • MESH:D016724
  • NCI:C45692
  • SNOMEDCT_US_2023_03_01:196069007
  • UMLS_CUI:C0014013
Ontology
Human Disease   ( DOID:3798 )
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