MD10 Abnormal sputum

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2024-01

This category includes the abnormalities of quantity, colour and odor in sputum which may suggest an aetiology. Patients with chronic bronchitis typically expectorate small quantities of mucoid yellow material. A foul or fetid odor should suggest infection from anaerobic organisms, usually in cases of lung abscess. Occasionally, greatly excessive amounts of sputum or "bronchorrhoea" is associated with bronchioloalveolar carcinoma.

exclusions

• blood-stained sputum  (MD22)

synonyms

• Abnormal sputum
• abnormal sputum examination
• Abnormal amount of sputum
• excess secretion of sputum
• excessive sputum
• Abnormal colour of sputum
• discoloured sputum
• Abnormal odour of sputum

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