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What is the difference between pleural plaques and pleural effusion?

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Thickening and fluid: Pleural effusion is fluid around the lung. Pleural plaques are thickening of the lining of the lung and chest wall. Both can be due to numerous reasons including infection, heart failure, exposure to asbestos and cancer.

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Answered 11/16/2018

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