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Title: Computed tomography of localized pleural mesothelioma

Abstract

The computed tomographic (CT) features of six pathologically proven cases of fibrous mesothelioma were reviewed. There were no pathognomonic CT characteristics, but in all cases CT suggested or supported the preoperative diagnosis. CT findings included well delineated, often lobulated, noncalcified soft-tissue masses in close relation to a pleural surface, associated crural thickening, and absence of chest wall invasion. An obtuse angle of the mass with respect to the pleural surface was not particularly useful. Rather, a smoothly tapering margin was more characteristic of a pleural lesion.

Authors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston
OSTI Identifier:
5610857
Report Number(s):
CONF-8504141-
Journal ID: CODEN: AAJRD; TRN: 85-016820
Resource Type:
Conference
Journal Name:
AJR, Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)
Additional Journal Information:
Journal Volume: 144:2; Conference: AARRS meeting, Boston, MA, USA, 21 Apr 1985
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE; CHEST; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; NEOPLASMS; DIAGNOSIS; PATHOLOGY; PATIENTS; PLEURA; BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; MEMBRANES; SEROUS MEMBRANES; TOMOGRAPHY; 550602* - Medicine- External Radiation in Diagnostics- (1980-)

Citation Formats

Dedrick, C G, McLoud, T C, Shepard, J O, and Shipley, R T. Computed tomography of localized pleural mesothelioma. United States: N. p., 1985. Web.
Dedrick, C G, McLoud, T C, Shepard, J O, & Shipley, R T. Computed tomography of localized pleural mesothelioma. United States.
Dedrick, C G, McLoud, T C, Shepard, J O, and Shipley, R T. 1985. "Computed tomography of localized pleural mesothelioma". United States.
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abstractNote = {The computed tomographic (CT) features of six pathologically proven cases of fibrous mesothelioma were reviewed. There were no pathognomonic CT characteristics, but in all cases CT suggested or supported the preoperative diagnosis. CT findings included well delineated, often lobulated, noncalcified soft-tissue masses in close relation to a pleural surface, associated crural thickening, and absence of chest wall invasion. An obtuse angle of the mass with respect to the pleural surface was not particularly useful. Rather, a smoothly tapering margin was more characteristic of a pleural lesion.},
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place = {United States},
year = {Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1985},
month = {Fri Feb 01 00:00:00 EST 1985}
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