Presentation
If no effusion is present, the two adjacent calcified pleurae may adhere together; and conversely, in the presence of fluid the pleural layers are separated, producing more than one linear density on the radiograph. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
No simultaneous phenomenon of polypnea, chest pain, tidal fever or night sweating was presented. He had hepatitis B for about 40 years and cirrhosis for 3 years without standard treatment. [med.amegroups.com]
In the case presented here, anamnesis revealed that the patient had lived near an asbestos mine for many decades and had actually worked in it for a few years. [scielo.br]
Respiratoric
- Pleural Disorder
Disorders of the pleura include Pleurisy - inflammation of the pleura that causes sharp pain with breathing Pleural effusion - excess fluid in the pleural space Pneumothorax - buildup of air or gas in the pleural space Hemothorax - buildup of blood in [icdlist.com]
Neurologic
- Spastic Paralysis
Neurologic examination revealed a complete spastic paralysis of both legs, partial paralysis of the abdominal muscles, complete anesthesia from the tenth dorsal segment downward, complete loss of bladder and rectal control, absent abdominal and left Achilles [pubs.rsna.org]
Workup
X-Ray
- Pulmonary Calcification
Pulmonary calcifications associated with chronic renal failure are rare conditions. However, a few such cases have been reported in the literature, and they were regarded as a sign of secondary hyperparathyroidism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] of pleura 1 (rare) radiation therapy 5 Mimics of calcification High density can result from magnesium mimicking calcification: previous talc pleurodesis 4 talcosis See also pulmonary calcification Promoted articles (advertising) [radiopaedia.org]
Abstract Pulmonary calcifications associated with chronic renal failure are rare conditions. However, a few such cases have been reported in the literature, and they were regarded as a sign of secondary hyperparathyroidism. [birpublications.org]
Variable pulmonary manifestations in hemodialysis patients. J Korean Radiol Soc, 49 (2003), pp. 89-97 [4] D. Bendayan, Y. Barziv, M.R. Kramer. Pulmonary calcifications: a review. Respir Med, 94 (2000), pp. 190-193 [5] K. Brown, D.F. Mund, D.R. [archbronconeumol.org]
- Pleural Mass
The observation of dense calcification within a pleural mass should raise a suspicion of osteosarcomatous degeneration if it is seen in conjunction with other classic signs of malignant pleural mesothelioma. [insights.ovid.com]
Abstract Pleural thickening has a variety of causes and often must be distinguished from pleural masses, while pleural calcifications are frequently the result of chronic infections, including bacterial or tuberculous empyema. [radiologykey.com]
However, in one patient exhibiting sarcomatoid mesothelioma, stippled calcification was seen throughout the substance of a pleural mass. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
CT scanning is useful to help exclude an underlying cause or associated pleural mass. [27] Rounded atelectasis As on chest radiographs, round atelectasis appears as a well-defined, rounded or wedge-shaped mass forming an acute angle with the adjacent [emedicine.medscape.com]
- X-Ray Abnormal
Home » Tutorials » Chest X-ray Tutorials » Chest X-ray Abnormalities » Introduction » 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 » Conclusion Key points The pleura and pleural spaces are only visible when abnormal There should be no visible space between the visceral and [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]
- Chest X-Ray Abnormal
Home » Tutorials » Chest X-ray Tutorials » Chest X-ray Abnormalities » Introduction » 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 » Conclusion Key points The pleura and pleural spaces are only visible when abnormal There should be no visible space between the visceral and [radiologymasterclass.co.uk]
Serum
- Normocytic Normochromic Anemia
Complementary tests done upon admittance showed normocytic normochromic anemia and renal failure with creatinine 3.9 mg/dl. [archbronconeumol.org]
Pulmonary Function Test
- Restrictive Pulmonary Function
When plaque development was extensive, a small restrictive pulmonary function defect was noted. Because of its prevalence in the Metsovo area we call this clinical pattern Metsovo lung. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Treatment
Health care providers should be aware of the late complications of pneumothorax treatment for TB. [consultant360.com]
This case highlights the importance of diagnostical anti-TB treatment. The bilateral diffuse pleural calcifications could be an unusual manifestation of pleural TB. Acknowledgements None. [med.amegroups.com]
For patients who do not receive treatment, the median survival is six months; however, certain types of treatment can improve life expectancy significantly. [mesothelioma.com]
Chemopleurodesis is very useful in treatment of pleural fluid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Experience with Linezolid (LZD) for the Treatment of Nocardiosis in Solid Organ Transplant Recipients (SOT) [abstract]. [atcmeetingabstracts.com]
Prognosis
'Prognosis is dismal as you have extensive pleural disease' c. 'Prognosis is dismal as you have both pleural and parenchymal disease'. d. 'Prognosis is dismal as your lung function is abnormal and there is nothing, which can reverse this'. e. [thoracic.org]
Free 2019 Pleural Mesothelioma Guide Free Pleural Mesothelioma Guide What Is the Prognosis for Pleural Mesothelioma? As with all types of malignant mesothelioma, prognosis for pleural mesothelioma is poor. [mesothelioma.com]
Radiology And Oncology(대한방사선종양학회지) 27/3 :126-132,2009 병리학적 병기 Ia기 비소세포폐암 환자에서 완전절제술 후 사망의 원인에 따른 위험인자 분석 Korean Journal Of Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery(대한흉부외과학회지) 42/6 :725-731,2009 Early Masaoka stage and complete resection is important for prognosis [yuhs.or.kr]
Prior studies 4 - 6 of pneumonia prognosis focused almost exclusively on short-term mortality and assessed risk factors for all-cause mortality. [jamanetwork.com]
Both types of plaques rarely cause symptoms, and one does no’t have a worse prognosis than the other. [healthguideinfo.com]
Etiology
[…] in inhabitants in the Metsovo area, along with the striking similarities to disease patterns observed in the Karain area of Turkey, add further weight to the hypothesis that mineral fiber(s) in the environment of the four villages are agent(s) in the etiology [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It has seemed worth while to make a study of this condition because, being an end-result, its etiology has been disputed and obscure, its clinical significance is not well understood, and the indications for treatment are unknown. [annals.org]
The majority of etiologies in Table 5 would qualify as fistulas. [appliedradiology.com]
Differentials include malignant mesothelioma, asbestosis, or sequel of infective etiology. Rad says: Right pleural effusion, coarse pleural calcification posteriorly, soft tissue mass with an obtuse angle along the lateral chest wall. [blog.myesr.org]
Epidemiology
Therefore, the standard for advanced degree of disability needs to be relaxed. 3) Epidemiologic diagnostic guideline of asbestosis Occupational exposure to asbestos is the largest contributing factor in diagnosing asbestosis. [ndsl.kr]
2 microns but < 10 microns) cleared by mucociliary transport large particles are trapped in the upper respiratory tract all result in interstitial fibrosis ↑ incidence of cor pulmonale due to pulmonary hype rtension Coal workers pneumoconiosis (CWP) Epidemiology [medbullets.com]
We review the epidemiology of CAP, including that in patients with HIV and also in hospital-acquired pneumonia, including ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and bronchoscope-associated pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] workers, Ann NY Acad Sci, 351: 132, 1965 3) Hourihane D O'B, Lessof L and Richardson PC: Hyaline and calcified pleural plaques as an index of exposure to asbestos, A study of radiological and pathological features of 100 cases with a consideration of epidemiology [jstage.jst.go.jp]
Merchant JA (1990) Human epidemiology: a review of fiber type and characteristics in the development of malignant and nonmalignant disease. Environ Health Perspect 88:287-93 46. [mhlw.go.jp]
Pathophysiology
Overview Definition inhalation of small dust particles (coni = latin for dust) Pathophysiology varied and based on the type of dust fibrogenicity coal (least), asbestos, silica, and beryllium (most) region of respiratory tract involved (and mechanism [medbullets.com]
Prevention
Making healthy choices, like quitting smoking and managing ongoing medical conditions, can also help prevent pneumonia. [cdc.gov]
A talc pleurodesis may be carried out to prevent further effusions. [asbestosassociation.com.au]
The formation of fibrosis prevents the lungs from operating properly as the lungs become hardened and less flexible making breathing difficult. [scottishasbestoshelpline.co.uk]
The latter source is amenable to preventive measures. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
[…] seems reasonable to withhold preventive treatment until after a recurrence. [what-when-how.com]