title: New perspective in the imaging of pneumoconioses.
abstract: The plain, posteroanterior chest radiograph using the International Labour Office classification has been a critical element in the radiologic diagnosis of pneumoconioses. But advances in imaging technology, including high-resolution computed tomography, assure more objective diagnostic information. High-resolution computed tomography can separate nonpleural structures and abnormalities from true pleural disease; it also leaves little room for false interpretation of suspected parenchymal disease because it permits cross-sectional imaging of the lung parenchyma to the submillimeter level without overlap of the surrounding structures. The value of high-resolution computed tomography is already recognized by some courts involved in litigation over asbestos-related disease.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Meziane
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D011009:Pneumoconiosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos