Abstract
Imaging is integral to the investigation and management of pleural disease. This article addresses some of the important contributions of imaging to pleural disease, concentrating on ultrasonography, multislice computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron-emission tomography combined with computed tomography.
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Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
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Humans
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
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Pleural Diseases / diagnosis*
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Pleural Diseases / pathology
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Pleural Neoplasms / diagnosis*
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Pleural Neoplasms / pathology
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Pneumothorax / diagnosis
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Pneumothorax / pathology
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Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods