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Pleural plaques are one of the earliest manifestations of asbestos-related diseases.
Pleural plaques are one of the earliest manifestations of asbestos-related diseases.
False (B)
Lung disease occurs alone in 40% of cases related to asbestos exposure.
Lung disease occurs alone in 40% of cases related to asbestos exposure.
False (B)
The latency period before lung or pleural disease appears after asbestos exposure is usually under 20 years.
The latency period before lung or pleural disease appears after asbestos exposure is usually under 20 years.
False (B)
Sharply angulated 'holly-leaf' opacities on a chest X-ray are associated with pleural plaques.
Sharply angulated 'holly-leaf' opacities on a chest X-ray are associated with pleural plaques.
Pleural disease alone accounts for 40% of asbestos-related disease cases.
Pleural disease alone accounts for 40% of asbestos-related disease cases.
Flashcards
Asbestos-related diseases
Asbestos-related diseases
Diseases caused by inhaling asbestos fibers, usually developing 20-30 years after exposure.
Pleural plaques
Pleural plaques
Thickened areas on the lining of the lungs, often seen on the undersurface of ribs, diaphragm, and next to the spine.
Benign pleural effusion
Benign pleural effusion
Fluid buildup in the space between the lungs and chest wall, often an early sign of asbestos exposure.
Malignant mesothelioma
Malignant mesothelioma
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Asbestosis
Asbestosis
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Study Notes
Asbestos-Related Diseases
- Asbestos fibers inhaled cause lung and/or pleural diseases.
- Latency period is long (20-30 years) between exposure and disease development.
- Pleural disease is more common than lung disease, occurring in 50% of cases.
- A combination of pleural and lung disease is found in 40% of cases.
- Lung disease alone is present in 10% of cases.
Pleural Diseases
- Pleural plaques: Most common manifestation, appearing 20-30 years after asbestos exposure.
- Found on parietal pleura (underside of ribs), diaphragmatic pleura, and near the spine.
- Essentially diagnostic of asbestos exposure.
- Characteristic "holly-leaf" shaped opacities on chest X-rays (CXR).
- Distinct appearance on computed tomography (CT).
- Benign pleural effusion: A frequent early symptom.
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Description
This quiz covers the impact of asbestos exposure on health, focusing on both lung and pleural diseases. Test your knowledge on the symptoms, diagnostic criteria, and associated risks of conditions such as pleural plaques and effusions. Understand the long latency period and how these diseases manifest over time.
