Table 2 LDCT features of pleural plaques detected by LDCT in 31/1570 men
LDCT features of pleural plaques | N (%) 31 (100%) |
|---|---|
Distribution by side: | |
 Bilateral | 28 (90%) |
 Unilateral | 3 (10%) |
Distribution by anatomical compartment: | |
 More than one pleural compartment | 21 (68%) |
 Subcostal only | 9 (29%) |
 Para-mediastinal only | 1 (3%) |
Extent: | |
  < 1 cm | 1 (3%) |
 1 cm to 25% | 25 (81%) |
 25 to 50% | 4 (13%) |
  > 50% | 1 (3%) |
Thickness: | |
  < 2 mm | 1 (3%) |
 2–5 mm | 7 (23%) |
 5–10 mm | 19 (61%) |
  > 10 mm | 4 (13%) |
Calcification: | |
 Calcified | 21 (68%) |
 Non-calcified | 10 (32%) |
Aspect morphology: | |
 Nodular aspect | 19 (61%) |
 Smooth aspect | 12 (39%) |
Pleural effusion | 1 (3%) |