Serositis

Serositis is an inflammation of the serous membrane. Serositis can affect various serous membranes in the body, such as the pleura, peritoneum, and pericardium.

The causes of serositis can be infections (bacterial, viral, fungal), autoimmune diseases, injuries, tumors and other pathological processes. Classic symptoms of serositis include pain in the affected area, fever, and organ dysfunction.

Diagnosis of serositis includes a physical examination, blood tests, imaging tests (X-ray, ultrasound, CT), and examination of effusion fluid.

Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause of the disease - infection, inflammation, tumor, etc. Antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and drainage of cavities to remove effusion are used. The prognosis depends on the underlying disease.

When several serous membranes are affected, they speak of polyserositis.

Serositis (Serosilis) is inflammation of the serous membrane (for example, pleura).

Serositis is characterized by inflammation of the serous membranes lining the body cavities and internal organs. Serositis can affect the pleura, peritoneum, pericardium and other serous membranes.

The causes of serositis can be infectious (bacterial, viral, fungal infections) and non-infectious (autoimmune diseases, drug toxicity, radiation therapy). Symptoms depend on the location of the process and include pain, fever, and shortness of breath.

Diagnosis of serositis is based on analysis of the clinical picture, laboratory tests and imaging methods (radiography, CT, MRI). Treatment is aimed at eliminating the cause and includes antibiotics, anti-inflammatory drugs, and drainage of fluid accumulation.

When several serous cavities are affected, they speak of polyserositis. Thus, serositis is a local manifestation of polyserositis.