Table 2 Clinical characteristics of pleural-based mass (n = 42)
Pleural based mass | Cases (n, percentage) |
|---|---|
Number (N.) | |
1 | 27 (64.3) |
2 | 11 (26.2) |
≥ 3 | 4 (9.5) |
Size (in diameter) | |
2–10 mm | 4 (9.5) |
1–3 cm | 4 (9.5) |
≥3 cm | 34 (81.0) |
Occurrence time (month) | |
< 2 | 6 (14.3) |
2–4 | 16 (38.1) |
4–6 | 20 (47.6) |
Histopathology types | |
Granulomatous inflammation | 34 (80.1) |
Fibrous hyperplasia | 3 (7.1) |
Necrosis | 5 (11.9) |