Imaging of asbestos-related lung and pleural diseases as an endemic exposure in Egypt

The Egyptian Journal of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine

Marian Fayek Kolta¹  Yasmine Hamdy El Hinnawy¹  Mostafa Ahmed Khairy¹ 

[1] Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University;

关键词: Asbestos;    Mesothelioma;    Bronchogenic carcinoma;    Round atelectasis;    Pleural plaques;    MSCT;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s43055-020-00153-x

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Abstract Background Asbestos refers to a group of naturally occurring silicate minerals which have been traditionally used in building materials and household products. Inhalation of asbestos fibers, however, has been associated with adverse health outcomes, with the disease manifestations principally affecting the thorax. The aim of our study is to detect and evaluate the different radiological patterns of asbestos-related lung and pleural disease and its complications Results MDCT examination was able to assess and distinguish asbestosis as well as asbestos-related lung and pleural disease besides detection of any associated complications. Conclusion This study demonstrates that while reporting of malignant asbestos-related pleural disease is adequate, there is room for improvement in the reporting of more benign disease.

【 授权许可】

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