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What does bilateral pleural thickening mean?

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Dr. HARRY OPSIMOS answered

Specializes in Pediatric Pulmonology

See below: Pleura is the lining of the lung. It usually is extremely thin. Occasionally, especially after an infection, it may appear thickened on an xray. Bilateral means on both lungs.

Answered 1/15/2020

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