Pleural and Subpleural Opacities


Questions

  • 1.

    Referring to Fig. 3.1, A-C , which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

    • a.

      Metastatic melanoma.

    • b.

      Metastatic breast carcinoma.

    • c.

      Invasive thymoma.

    • d.

      Mesothelioma.

    • e.

      Metastatic ovarian carcinoma.

    Fig. 3.1

  • 2.

    Referring to Fig. 3.2, A and B , the most likely diagnosis for this case is:

    • a.

      Rounded atelectasis.

    • b.

      Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura.

    • c.

      Multiple myeloma.

    • d.

      Infarct.

    • e.

      Mesothelial cyst.

    Fig. 3.2

  • 3.

    Referring to Fig. 3.3 , which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

    • a.

      Mesothelioma.

    • b.

      Neurofibromatosis.

    • c.

      Localized fibrous tumor of the pleura.

    • d.

      Multiple myeloma.

    • e.

      Invasive thymoma.

    Fig. 3.3

Mark the following questions True or False:

  • 4.

    _____ A shaggy, irregular border favors a subpleural, parenchymal lung lesion over a pleural lesion.

  • 5.

    _____ Mesothelioma frequently causes bone destruction.

  • 6.

    _____ Pleural lesions may be confused with mediastinal masses.

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