Pleurisy

ICD-10 Code R09.1

Pleurisy

Definition

Inflammation of the pleura. It is usually caused by infections. Chest pain while breathing or coughing is the presenting symptom.

Also known as inflammation of pleura, pleura inflammation, pleuritis — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Respiratory system Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0