Presentation
Fall. SOB with extensive bruises to the top of the chest and pain radiating to the back. Pneumothorax?
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques
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Extensive bilateral calcified pleural plaques.
Mild cardiomegaly. Lungs clear. No pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
Widespread calcified pleural plaques are typical of prior asbestos exposure.