(pol'ē-sēr'ō-sī'tis), Chronic inflammation with effusions in several serous cavities; can result in fibrous thickening of the serosa, including constrictive pericarditis.
What does Serositis mean?
Glossary: Serositis
An inflammation of a serous membrane, such as the pleura, pericardium, or peritoneum. Serositis is one of the cardinal findings in connective tissue diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus.
What are the symptoms of Serositis?
What are the symptoms?
- shortness of breath that gets worse when you lie down.
- low-grade fever.
- cough.
- heart palpitations.
- fatigue.
- swelling in your legs or abdomen.
