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Pleural Plaques

October 21st, 2019
 
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Overview

Pleural-based plaques are a sign of asbestos-related lung disease.

  • Look For

  • Thickening associated with the pleura. 

  • Example

  • Pleural plaques in a patient with asbestosis. Note that the plaques are associated with the anterior pleura.
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    Pleural plaques in a patient with asbestosis. Note that the plaques are associated with the anterior pleura.
     
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