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Lung xray shows pleural thickening. is that precursor to cancer?
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Perhaps: There are many reasons for pleural thickening. Visit with your doctor; a ct scan may be useful to find out why you have this thickening.
Answered 3/5/2019
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Not necessarily: Pleural thickening can be caused by pleuritis (inflammation), pleuritis (infection), or by a plaque that may be seen in tumor. Infection and inflammation (of the lung or the pleural) are much more common than cancer. In general, an infection does not lead to cancer.
Answered 2/6/2018
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No. It can be seen: After pneumonia, pneumothorax, surgery. It is changes that warrant closer follow up. This used to be a sign of TB and warranted biopsy...Rarely seen or done now. If it changes or fluid develops, more work needs to be done. Pleurisy on the other hand is pain on deep breathing, cough or sneeze. Different.
Answered 12/9/2017
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