CB27

Pleural effusion

Derrame pleural

Category

Definition

Presence of fluid in the pleural cavity resulting from excessive transudation or exudation from the pleural surfaces.

Exclusions

  • Tuberculosis of the respiratory system
  • Chylous effusion
  • Pleurisy

Inclusions

  • Pleurisy with effusion

Index Terms

Pleural effusionPE - [pleural effusion]Pleurisy with effusionpleurisy with effusion NOSpleural effusion with transudatepleurorrhoeapleural cavity fluidchest fluid NOShydrothoraxwater on chestpleural hydropsExudative pleural effusionexudative pleurisyPneumococcal pleurisyStreptococcal pleurisyAcute streptococcal pleurisyChronic streptococcal pleurisyStreptococcal double pleurisyStreptococcal fibrinous pleurisyStreptococcal adhesive pleurisySubacute streptococcal pleurisySerofibrinous pleurisySerous pleurisyAcute serous pleuritisEncysted pleurisy