Serositis refers to inflammation of the Serous membrane of the body, the tissues lining the lungs (pleura), heart (pericardium), and the inner lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) and organs within. It is commonly found with fat wrapping or creeping fat.
Causes
Serositis is seen in numerous conditions:
[Causes of Serositis. diagnosispro.com. URL: http://en.diagnosispro.com/differential_diagnosis-for/serositis/11271-154.html . Accessed on: June 23, 2008.]
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Lupus erythematosus (SLE), for which it is one of the criteria,
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Rheumatoid arthritis
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Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)
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Chronic kidney failure / Uremia
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Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
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Inflammatory bowel disease (especially Crohn's disease)
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Acute appendicitis
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Diffuse cutaneous systemic sclerosis
See also
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