CT Analysis of Pleura Mensothelioma Caused by Crocidolite / 实用放射学杂志
Journal of Practical Radiology
; (12)2001.
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ABSTRACT
Objective To analyse CT findings of pleural mensothelioma caused by crocodolite in their living environment.Methods CT findings of malignant pleural mensothelioma in 55 cases were reviewed and analyzed retrospectively.Results Of 55 cases there were localized pleural mensothelioma in 1 accompanied with less pleural effusion and malignant diffuse pleural mensothelioma in 54 ,of which 13 cases had no pleural effusion,30 cases had less or more effusion and 11 cases had a large amount of pleural effusion.In 4 cases,mensotheliomas localized in low-right thorax accompanied pleural effusion in left thorax.The CT findings of these four patients were pleural thickening more than 2 cm.The lesion was manifested as decorative border,nodule and mass of soft tissue and there was much enhancement.Conclusion CT scan is very helpful in detecting the location,extent of pleural mensothelioma and follow-up of patients.
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Journal of Practical Radiology
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2001
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