Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Asbestos exposure with calcified pleural plaques
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Calcified bilateral pleural plaques with involvement both diaphragms, lungs clear, no pleural effusion.
From the case:
Asbestos exposure with calcified pleural plaques
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Calcified bilateral pleural plaques with involvement both diaphragms, no pleural effusion. Mild bibasilar atelectasis versus early fibrosis.
Case Discussion
Good example of calcified pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure.