Computed tomography findings in 66 patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma due to environmental exposure to asbestos

We aimed to investigate the computed tomography (CT) findings of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) caused by environmental asbestos exposure. We retrospectively reviewed CT scans of 66 patients, which were performed before any invasive procedure was done. Pleural effusion (80.3%), pleural thicken...

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Published in:Clinical imaging 2006-05, Vol.30 (3), p.177-180
Main Authors: Oekten, Fethiye, Koeksal, Deniz, Oenal, Mine, Oezcan, Aysenaz, Simsek, Cebrail, Ertuerk, Hakan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Asbestos
Asbestos - adverse effects
Biological and medical sciences
Carcinogens
Computed tomography
Contrast Media - administration & dosage
Diagnosis, Differential
Environmental asbestos exposure
Environmental Exposure - adverse effects
Female
Humans
Male
Malignant pleural mesothelioma
Mediastinum - diagnostic imaging
Medical diagnosis
Medical imaging
Medical sciences
Mesothelioma - diagnosis
Mesothelioma - etiology
Middle Aged
Ostomy
Pleura - diagnostic imaging
Pleural Effusion, Malignant - diagnosis
Pleural Effusion, Malignant - etiology
Pleural Neoplasms - diagnosis
Pleural Neoplasms - etiology
Pneumology
Radiographic Image Enhancement - methods
Retrospective Studies
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - methods
Tumors of the respiratory system and mediastinum
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Summary:We aimed to investigate the computed tomography (CT) findings of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) caused by environmental asbestos exposure. We retrospectively reviewed CT scans of 66 patients, which were performed before any invasive procedure was done. Pleural effusion (80.3%), pleural thickening (77.2%), volume contraction (37.9%), involvement of mediastinal pleura (31.8%) and interlobar fissure (28.8%) were the most common CT findings of MPM. Although none of these findings are pathognomonic for MPM, they may provide valuable clues for the differential diagnosis, at least in patients with a history of asbestos exposure.
ISSN:0899-7071
1873-4499
DOI:10.1016/j.clinimag.2005.12.027