pleural rind

Definition The pleural rind or pleural callosity is a benign thickening of the pleura. Pleural rind can be diagnosed by means of ultrasound, X-ray or computed tomography – magnetic resonance imaging. They are not always accompanied by symptoms, but in some cases they can restrict breathing capacity. If a pleural rind is visible on imaging, … Pleural rind

Treatment In many cases a pleural rind does not require treatment. However, especially at the initial diagnosis, the findings should be checked, for example by means of an X-ray or ultrasound examination, in order to rule out that it is not a pleural rind but a malignant cancer of the pleura. If the pleural rind … Treatment | Pleural rind