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What causes mild pleural thickening?

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Dr. Peter Hahn answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Many things: Pleural thickening is usually noticed on a ct chest which was performed for other reasons. Different exposures such as asbestos, previous infections, surgeries, or previous pleural effusions can leave thickening. Obviously if there are any concerning features than it needs to be further evaluated.

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Answered 2/12/2020

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