Discussion
Diagnosis With Brief Discussion
- Diagnosis
- Asbestosis
- Radiologic Findings
- Chest radiography shows linear calcifications of diaphragmatic pleura and suspicious increased interstitial lung markings in both lower lobes.
Chest CT with coronal reformated image shows calcified plaques of both diaphragmatic pleura. HRCT of lung base shows reticulations with parenchymal bands. Findings are consistent with asbestosis related pleural plaques and pulmonary fibrosis.
Patient had an occupational history of asbestosis factory worker.
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- Brief Review
- Please refer to
Case 545, -
KSTR Symposium 1998 Case 11,
- References
- Keywords