Talcoma: A Diagnostic Challenge in Differential Diagnosis of Pleural Masses.
Talcoma is a pleural mass which may develop as a rare complication following talc pleurodesis. Talc pleurodesis is performed to obliterate the pleural space to prevent recurrent pleural effusions or persistent pneumothoraces. The present report describes a case of a patient who developed enlarging pleural mass (talcoma) following talc pleurodesis.
University of Pittsburgh Medical School Presbyterian, Radiology Suite 200 East Wing, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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University of Pittsburgh Medical School Presbyterian, Radiology Suite 200 East Wing, 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA.
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