Migrating pleural plaque in a patient with asbestos induced pleural disease: a case report

Migrating pleural plaque in a patient with asbestos induced pleural disease: a case report

Abstract Background Health surveillance of formerly asbestos exposed individuals focus on early detection of asbestos related diseases, such as lung fibrosis (asbestosis), pleural plaques, mesothelioma and lung cancer in particular. One main concern is the early and clear identification of lesions w...

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Main Authors: Christian Eisenhawer, Michael K. Felten, Thomas Hager, Mikhail Gronostayskiy, Philipp Bruners, Andrea Tannapfel, Thomas Kraus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology
Subjects:
Asbestos
Plaques
CT-scan
Surveillance
Tumour
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12995-017-0171-8

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