title: Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of pleural masses.
abstract: Depending on the location, size, and underlying histologic features, pleural masses may produce a large spectrum of findings. While a number of imaging modalities may be used, plain chest radiographs remain the most common examination in the initial assessment of these patients. In this article, we review the use of two noninvasive techniques: computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. For the purpose of this review, localized pleural masses and diffuse pleural masses are discussed separately. Among the various pleural masses, metastatic disease represents the most frequent neoplasm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Sherbrooke, Canada.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Schmutz
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fisch-Ponsot
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Regent
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Sylvestre
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010994:Pleura / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010995:Pleural Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D010997:Pleural Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed