ICD-11 definition : Pleurisy or Pleuritis is the medical term for inflammation of the pleura. The most
common cause of pleuritis is infection, but it can also be caused by lupus, rheumatoid
arthritis, and certain medicines. Pleurisy or pleuritis usually accumulates exudative
pleural effusions.;
Pleurisy or Pleuritis is the medical term for inflammation of the pleura. The most
common cause of pleuritis is infection, but it can also be caused by lupus, rheumatoid
arthritis, and certain medicines. Pleurisy or pleuritis usually accumulates exudative
pleural effusions.