Presentation
Shortness of breath.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
Standard & Edge Enhanced CXRs
From the case:
Calcified pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure
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Bilateral calcified pleural plaques are present, including on both hemidiaphragms.
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Multiple calcified pleural plaques are present, including on both hemidiaphragms, no pleural effusion or pulmonary fibrosis.
Case Discussion
Pleural plaques involving the diaphragm are pathognomonic for asbestos exposure. However, since there is no pulmonary fibrosis, the patient does not have asbestosis.