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Subset: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

This subset includes diagnoses and findings for equine practitioners to record patient information electronically. This view is limited to the descriptions deemed preferred and acceptable by AAEP. More detailed information, including the concept name and identifier, definition, and additional descriptions, is available by clicking on a term. This view is for evaluation purposes only. A different format will be used for distribution and utilization by vendors and veterinarians.

Display Full List: AAEP Diagnosis Terms

Current Concept:
  Fullyspecifiedname: Empyema of pleura (disorder)
  ConceptId: 58554001

SNOMED Definition:
(Full definition may include Is A relationships NOT present in Subset)
  Is a   Disorder of pleura AND/OR pleural cavity (disorder)
  Is a   Empyema (disorder)
  Is a   Inflammation of specific body organs (disorder)
  Is a   Inflammatory disorder of the respiratory system (disorder)
Group 1
  Associated morphology (attribute)   Empyema (morphologic abnormality)
  Finding site (attribute)   Pleural sac structure (body structure)
  This concept is sufficiently defined.

Default Descriptions (Synonyms): Hide DescriptionIDs
  Fully specified name: Empyema of pleura (disorder) [797299011]
  Synonym: Purulent pleurisy [1231843013]
  Synonym: Pyothorax [1231844019]
  Synonym: Suppurative pleurisy [2478766019]
  Synonym: Empyema thoracis [3452507015]
  Synonym: Piotorace [973911000009114]
  Synonym: Empiema pleurico [973921000009118]
  Synonym: Empyema of pleura [97303014]

AAEP Diagnosis Terms Description Preferences:
  Preferred: Pyothorax
  Acceptable: Empyema of pleura