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rheumatoid pleurisy

pleurisy associated with rheumatoid arthritis Pathology: - pleural effusion Laboratory: - pleural fluid analysis (also see pleural effusion) a) exudative effusion b) WBC >= 80% lymphocytes c) pH < 7.30 Special laboratory: - thoracentesis

Related

rheumatoid arthritis (RA)

General

pleuritis (pleurisy)

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 15, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2009, 2018.