Items tagged “pleura”
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Pleural effusion
Pleural effusions are abnormal accumulations of fluid within the pleural space. They may result from a variety of pathological processes which overwhelm the pleura's ability to reabsorb fluid.
Terminology
"Pleural effusion" is commonly used as a catch-all term to describe any abnormal accumula...
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Pleural empyema
Pleural empyema refers to a collection of pus in the pleural cavity which may contain gas locules. Empyema is usually unilateral and most often occurs as a complication of pneumonia or perforated esophagus. The thickened pleura demonstrates contrast enhancement and the visceral and parietal comp...
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Thymoma - invasive
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04 Jan 2010
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Pleural metastases - thyroid cancer
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11 Jan 2010
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Mesothelioma
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15 Jan 2010
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Calcified pleural plaques
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09 Feb 2010
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Mesothelioma
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10 Feb 2010
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Empyema
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11 Feb 2010
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Clagett thoracotomy
A Clagett thoracotomy is a three stage procedure performed for treatment severe empyema and involves the resection of a posterolateral lower rib and the formation of an open window in the lateral aspect of the chest to allow continuous drainage and irrigation of the cavity with antibiotic soluti...
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Empyema vs pulmonary abscess
Distinguishing between an empyema and a peripherally located pulmonary abscess is essential.
A pulmonary abscess is usually managed with prolonged antibiotics and physiotherapy with postural drainage, whereas an empyema usually requires percutaneous or surgical drainage.
Radiographic features
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Split pleura sign (empyema)
The split pleura sign is seen with pleural empyemas and is considered the most reliable CT sign helping to distinguish an empyema from a peripheral pulmonary abscess (see empyema vs pulmonary abscess) 1,2.
The sign results from fibrin coating both the parietal and visceral surfaces of the pleu...
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Pseudotumor and congestive cardiac failure
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16 Feb 2010
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Large unilateral pleural effusion
When a pleural effusion is large and unilateral, concern for an underlying abnormality should be raised. Causes include:
tumor
bronchogenic carcinoma
mesothelioma
pleural metastases
lymphoma
pleural lymphoma
primary effusion lymphoma
infection
parapneumonic effusion
empyema
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Mesothelioma (gross pathology)
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23 Feb 2010
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Mesothelioma - sarcomatoid
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23 Feb 2010
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma, also known as malignant mesothelioma, is an aggressive malignant tumor of the mesothelium. Most tumors arise from the pleura, and so this article will focus on pleural mesothelioma.
Given the presence of the mesothelium in different parts of the body, mesothelioma can arise in var...
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Localized mediastinal malignant mesothelioma
A localized (solitary) mediastinal malignant mesothelioma is a rare variant of malignant pleural mesothelioma and is thought to arise from mesothelial cells of the pericardium.
There are too few report cases to be dogmatic in regards to epidemiological or radiographic features.
Differential di...
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Malignant pleural mesothelioma (TNM staging)
Below is the eighth edition of the TNM staging system for malignant pleural mesothelioma, which was published in 2018 1.
T - Tumor
Tx: primary tumor cannot be assessed
T0: no evidence of primary tumor
T1
involving ipsilateral parietal pleura (inc. mediastinal and diaphragmatic pleura) +/- v...
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Malignant pleural disease
Malignant pleural disease usually heralds a poor prognosis, whether it represents a primary pleural malignancy or metastatic involvement.
Clinical presentation
Clinical presentation is variable. Patients may be asymptomatic or have pleuritic pain. If associated with a sizable pleural effusion...
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Pleural plaque
Pleural plaques are the most common manifestation of asbestos-related disease and can be identified with a very high degree of specificity with CT.
Epidemiology
Pleural plaques are strongly associated with inhalational exposure to asbestos. There is an extremely long latency (typically 20 to 3...