Asbestos-related chest diseases: plain radiographic findings

Semin Roentgenol. 1992 Apr;27(2):102-20. doi: 10.1016/0037-198x(92)90053-5.

Abstract

In summary, there are a wide range of pulmonary manifestations seen in asbestos-exposed individuals from pleural and parenchymal fibrosis to pleural and parenchymal malignancy. The chest roentgenogram has assumed an important role in the detection and surveillance of asbestos-related pleural and parenchymal changes.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Asbestos / adverse effects*
  • Asbestosis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mesothelioma / etiology
  • Pleural Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Pleural Diseases / etiology*
  • Pleural Neoplasms / etiology
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / etiology
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Asbestos