Pleural mesothelioma

Case contributed by Ahmed Elowaidy
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: Adult
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Chest

x-ray

Circumferential irregular pleural thickening within the right hemithorax, very suggestive of pleural mesothelioma.

Chest

ct

The CT confirm the rind-like soft tissue density mass within the right pleural space associated with mild pleural effusion, multiple calcified plaques are also seen suggesting previous asbestos exposure and suggesting it was the underlying cause.

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