CT appearances of pleural tumours.
Computed tomography (CT) is the imaging technique of choice for characterizing pleural masses with respect to their location, composition, and extent. CT also provides important information regarding invasion of the chest wall and surrounding structures. A spectrum of tumours can affect the pleura of which metastatic adenocarcinoma is the commonest cause of malignant pleural disease, while malignant mesothelioma is the most common primary pleural tumour. Certain CT features help differentiate benign from malignant processes. This pictorial review highlights the salient CT appearances of a range of tumours that may affect the pleura.
Salahudeen
H M
HM
Department of Radiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, UK. hmdsal@gmail.com
Hoey
E T D
ET
Robertson
R J
RJ
Darby
M J
MJ
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