CB27
Pleural effusion
Derrame pleural
CategoryDefinition
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