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📋Overview
Pleuritis, also known as pleurisy, is inflammation of the pleura, the thin membranes lining the lungs and chest cavity. It is a symptom or manifestation rather than a standalone disease and is commonly associated with infections, autoimmune conditions, or other underlying lung or chest disorders.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0032231ICD-10-CM
R09.1
MeSH
D010998
SNOMED CT (US)
196075003
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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