rheumatoid pleurisy

Introduction

pleurisy associated with rheumatoid arthritis

Pathology

• pleural effusion

Laboratory

• pleural fluid analysis (also see pleural effusion)
  • exudative effusion
  • WBC >= 80% lymphocytes
  • pH < 7.30

Diagnostic procedures

• thoracentesis

More general terms

• pleuritis (pleurisy)

Additional terms

• rheumatoid arthritis (RA)