Presentation
Mild cough.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques
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Multiple bilateral irregularly shaped dense foci projected over both hemithoraces. No airspace opacification or pleural effusion.
Case Discussion
These are classic findings of asbestos-related pleural plaques. They are asymptomatic and often incidentally discovered after a latent period of ~25 years following asbestos exposure. The thickened edges give rise to the term "holly leaf" sign.
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