Mesothelioma chest x ray

Chest x-rays are non-specific in a case of mesothelioma, demonstrating a pleural opacity which may extend around and encase the lung.^[1]

• Chest x-rays are non-specific in a case of mesothelioma, may demonstrate a opacity in the pleural lining which may extend around and encase the lung.^[1]
• X-ray may show evidence of mediastinum shift resulting from the reduced volume of the affected hemithorax.
• Rib destruction or extension beyond the lateral and anterior margins of the chest wall may be evident.
• Mediastinal lymph node enlargement and pleural effusion may also be seen.^[1]

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  _{CXR of a patient came for evaluation for left sided pleural effusion with possible asbestos exposure demonstrates very subtle left sided pleural thickening.<ref name=cxrimagemesothelioma1>Image courtesy of Dr. A.Prof Frank Gaillard. Radiopaedia (original file here). Creative Commons BY-SA-NC}

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