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Caplans syndrome chest x ray
Introduction
Overview
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 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.
References
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.
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