Term Name:	pleural empyema
Synonyms:	abscess of pleural cavity, abscess of thorax, empyema, Empyema of pleura, Empyema of pleura without fistula, empyema with fistula, Empyema with no fistula, Empyema with pleural fistula, Empyema without mention of fistula, Empyema, chest, lung empyema, Pleural empyema with fistula, pleural empyema with no fistula, Purulent pleurisy, purulent pleuritis, pyothorax, Thorax abscess
Definition:	A soft tissue infectious disease that involves accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity as a result of infection within the lung (pneumonia) or a lung abscess spreading into the space. The symptoms include cough, fever, chest pain, sweating and shortness of breath.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:3798]   ( DOID:3798 )