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 Pleural plaques from asbestos exposure Placas pleurales por exposición al amianto 석면 노출로 인한 흉막 플라크 Introduction Pleural plaques are the most common radiologic sign of asbestos exposure, often preceded by a decades-long latency period. This blog post delves into  the  cause, etiology, pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical presentation, imaging features, treatment, and prognosis , backed by world-class expertise and optimized for Google search ranking with targeted keywords such as  "pleural plaques CT," "asbestos exposure signs,"  and  "calcified pleural plaques ." Etiology & Cause of Pleural Plaques Asbestos fibers—particularly long, thin amphiboles like crocidolite and tremolite—are inhaled and migrate via lymphatics to the pleural surfaces radiopaedia.org +10 en.wikipedia.org +10 researchgate.net +10 occup-med.biomedcentral.com . There, a chronic inflammatory reaction leads to hyaline fibrous thickening of the parietal pleura. The typical lat...