Pleural calcified plaques

Case contributed by Bruno Di Muzio
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Presenting with cough.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Chest radiograph

x-ray

No pulmonary consolidations, no pleural effusions. Bi-basal pleural calcified plaques. Cardiomediastinal contours are unremarkable, thoracic aorta is unfolded. No pneumothorax or subphrenic free gas. 

Case Discussion

Findings are those of bilateral calcified pleural plaques, a non-specific finding that is commonly related to a previous history of inhalational exposure to asbestos. Comparison with previous radiographs from 4 years ago has shown stability of the lesions. 

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