Fig. 4From: Imaging of asbestos-related lung and pleural diseases as an endemic exposure in EgyptA male patient 48 years old, a smoker with history of occupational exposure to asbestos for 31 years. (a) Coronal (b) axial mediastinal window contrast enhanced CT scan of the chest showing left sided mesothelioma in the form of non-uniform circumferential pleural thickening mounting to formation of pleural masses with left pleural effusion, total left lung collapse and contralateral mediastinal shift. Right diaphragmatic pleura calcified plaque is noted. Pericardial effusion and mediastinal lymphadenopathy are also noted.Back to article page