Pleural plaques

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Pleural plaques are strongly associated with asbestos exposure.[1]

General

  • May be due to other causes.[2]

See also

References

  1. Myers, R. (Jul 2012). "Asbestos-related pleural disease.". Curr Opin Pulm Med 18 (4): 377-81. doi:10.1097/MCP.0b013e328354acfe. PMID 22617814.
  2. Clarke, CC.; Mowat, FS.; Kelsh, MA.; Roberts, MA.. "Pleural plaques: a review of diagnostic issues and possible nonasbestos factors.". Arch Environ Occup Health 61 (4): 183-92. doi:10.3200/AEOH.61.4.183-192. PMID 17867573.