Asbestos Flashcards
1
Q
Pleural Plaque
A
Benign
Most common
Asymptomatic
2
Q
Pleural thickening
A
3
Q
Asbestosis
A
Severity related to length of exposure
Boiler/plumber
4
Q
Mesothelioma
A
Crocidolite(blue) is most dangerous
Smoking doesn’t increase risk
Thoracoscopy with drainage and biopsy
