title: Pleural plaques: correlation of autopsy findings to radiographic findings and occupational history.
abstract: An investigation was made to correlate autopsy findings of pleural plaques (PP) with the occupational history and findings of such plaques at X-ray before death. A good correlation was found between occupation and occurrence of PP at autopsy. Using strict criteria, 12.5% of all PP observed at autopsy, including small ones, were visible at X-ray. Almost half (3 of 8) of the widespread changes found at autopsy were seen on the X-rays. With more liberal roentgenological criteria 11 of the 24 cases were noted, but there were also 15 false positives.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009784:Occupational Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010994:Pleura / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos