CTICasesExtensive Pleural Calcification Post-Pneumonectomy
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Imaging findings
The CT scan shows extensive calcifications along the remaining parietal pleural surfaces within the left hemithorax in a patient status post-pneumonectomy. The lung is entirely absent in this region.
Key takeaways
Extensive pleural calcification in a post-pneumonectomy space without a clear history of post-operative infection (empyema), hemorrhage, or prior pleurodesis is an unusual finding. While calcifications are commonly seen in other contexts like asbestos exposure or old empyema, their appearance in this specific post-surgical scenario without a clear inciting event is noteworthy.
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