Presentation
Cough.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques
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Bilateral calcified mid and lower zone pleural plaques, including over the diaphragm.
Compared with prior imaging, no new consolidation.
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques
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CT demonstrating calcified pleural plaques for comparison with CXR appearance.
Case Discussion
Calcified pleural plaques are a common finding particularly in the elderly population, or those involved in industrial work, due to exposure to asbestos fibers. Close inspection for any associated fibrotic change or mass is important for patient compensation purposes.
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