Pleural empyema

Definition

The presence of pus in the thoracic cavity, between the visceral and parietal pleura.

Also known as pleural empyema, pleural empyema (disease) — per MONDO

Also identified as

• DOID 3798 per MONDO
• MESH D016724 per MONDO
• Orphanet 449266 per MONDO
• SCTID 405950009 per MONDO
• UMLS C0014013 per MONDO