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Citation:
Gaillard F, Weerakkody Y, Bell D, et al. Nodular pleural thickening. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-8825
Nodular pleural thickening is a form of pleural thickening.
Pathology
Etiology
Most common causes of nodular pleural thickening are malignant and include:
Occasionally nodular pleural thickening may arise from benign causes such as:
See also
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1. Maurice M. Reeder. Reeder and Felson’s Gamuts in Radiology. (2003) ISBN: 9780387955889 - Google Books
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2. David P. Naidich, Nestor L. Müller, W. Richard Webb. Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance of the Thorax. (2007) ISBN: 9780781757652 - Google Books
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3. Attanoos R & Pugh M. The Diagnosis of Pleural Tumors Other Than Mesothelioma. Arch Pathol Lab Med. 2018;142(8):902-13. doi:10.5858/arpa.2017-0537-RA - Pubmed
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4. Hobbs S, Martin J, Walker C, Carter B, Chung J. Nodular Pleural Thickening After Lobectomy for Lung Cancer. Insights on Imaging of the Pleura. Ann Am Thorac Soc. 2016;13(8):1424-5. doi:10.1513/AnnalsATS.201604-238CC - Pubmed
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