Pleural empyema

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Pleural empyema

ORPHA:449266Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome

What it is

A rare pulmonary condition characterized by accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity, most commonly as a consequence of pneumonia, but also trauma and surgical procedures. Clinical signs and symptoms depend on host factors, as well as the nature of the causative microorganism, among others, and include cough, chest pain, dyspnea, and fever.

Key facts

Prevalence
1-5 / 10 000 (Europe)
Age of onset
All ages
Inheritance
Not applicable
Classified as
Particular clinical situation in a disease or syndrome

Prevalence figures describe populations, not individuals, and are often estimates from a single study. Where the figure is an incidence or a birth prevalence, it says so.

ICD-10 codes

J86.9filed under a broader ICD-10 category

Cross-references

MESH D016724MONDO 0018667UMLS C0014013

Orphadata Science: Free access data from Orphanet. © INSERM 1999. Data version 2026-06-23. Available under CC BY 4.0. This is a reference, not medical advice.

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