Caplans syndrome chest x ray

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Overview

An x-ray may be helpful in the diagnosis of Caplan Syndrome. Findings on an x-ray suggestive of Caplan Syndrome include well defined round , cavitating nodules with the diameter of 0.5-5cm.

Chest X Ray

Chest radiology shows multiple, round, well defined nodules, usually 0.5-2.0 cm in diameter, which may show cavitation and resemble tuberculosis^[1]
Emphysematous changes might be seen.
Occasional pleural effusion can be present.
Usually no pleural thickness is detected.
No change in heart size.

Case courtesy of Dr Ian Bickle, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 56667

References

↑ Caplan, A. (1953). “Certain Unusual Radiological Appearances in the Chest of Coal-miners Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis”. Thorax. 8 (1): 29–37. doi:10.1136/thx.8.1.29. ISSN 0040-6376.

[Caplan1953-1] Caplan, A. (1953). “Certain Unusual Radiological Appearances in the Chest of Coal-miners Suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis”. Thorax. 8 (1): 29–37. doi:10.1136/thx.8.1.29. ISSN 0040-6376.

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