CTICasesDystrophic Calcification of the Diaphragm
Imaging findings
Symmetric, extensive calcification of the fibrous dome of the diaphragm and splenic capsule.
Key takeaways
Often mistaken for asbestos-related pleural plaques, this is likely dystrophic calcification in the fibrous tendon of the diaphragm, potentially associated with chronic kidney disease.
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