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📋Overview
Pneumothorax is the presence of air in the pleural space, causing partial or complete lung collapse. It is a well-recognized medical condition with several types based on cause and clinical context. The term pneumothorax is current and widely used in modern medicine.
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Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0032326ICD-10-CM
J93.9
MeSH
D011030
SNOMED CT (US)
36118008
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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