Evaluate for Appearance – Thickening
Thickening of the pleura is usually a result of inflammation.
Evaluate for Appearance – Calcifications
Calcification is a result of a previous emphysema or pneumothorax.
Evaluate for Appearance – Mass
Pleural and extra pleural masses form an obtuse angle with adjacent pleura, while parenchymal and pulmonary masses usually form an actue angle
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