Calcified pleural plaques

Case contributed by Derek Smith ◉

Diagnosis almost certain

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Citation:

Smith D, Calcified pleural plaques. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Mar 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-68325

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https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-68325

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68325

Disclosures:

At the time the case was submitted for publication Derek Smith had no recorded disclosures.

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Case published:

25 May 2019

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2 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures

Systems:

Chest

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pleural plaque

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Breathless.

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Age: 70 years

Gender: Male

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Bilateral calcified pleural plaques (including diaphragmatic plaques) compatible with asbestos exposure.

Lungs clear.

Case Discussion

Calcified pleural plaques compatible with asbestos exposure.

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