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Mesothelioma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Frontal and lateral chest x-rays show opacification of the right pleural space. 

ct

Non-contrast CT demonstrates a loculated pleural effusion with thickened nodular pleura. 

Case Discussion

The patient went on to have a biopsy that confirmed the diagnosis of mesothelioma.

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