Pleural plaques are a type of scarring found in the parietal pleura. This area is the outer lining surrounding the lung. They are almost always caused by asbestos exposure, although they do not occur in everyone who has been exposed to it.
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March 31 2011
A Look At What Is Mesothelioma
A rare form of cancer is becoming very common today. It is affecting the cells in the lining that protects and covers the major organs, like the heart, lungs, and stomach. And, it can take up to 40 years for the signs to appear because the primary cause is asbestos exposure. If you have ever worked with or been exposed to asbestos you need to ask your doctor what is mesothelioma and should you be tested.