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Pleural Plaque

Aka: Pleural Plaque

See Also
Epidemiology
1. Occur in 50% with significant Asbestos Exposure
Definition
1. Asbestos-related collagen Plaque deposition on pleura
Pathophysiology
1. Response to Asbestos Exposure
2. Plaques form in pleura from collagen deposition
3. Plaques are benign and do not precancers
Imaging
1. Chest XRay
  1. Plaques are variably present
2. Chest CT
  1. Not indicated in most cases
  2. Test Sensitivity: 50%
Evaluation
1. Marker for Asbestos Exposure
References
1. O'Reilly (2007) Am Fam Physician 75:683-90
2. (2004) Am J Respir Crit Care Med 170:691-715

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