Pleural tuberculosis

ICD-10 Code A15.6

Pleural tuberculosis

Definition

Inflammation of the pleura secondary to an infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Also known as pleura tuberculosis, tuberculosis of pleura, tuberculous pleurisy, tuberculous pleuritis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
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