Abstract
A 65-year-old male was diagnosed with colorectal cancer metastasized to the liver. CT imaging showed benign calcified pleural plaques. During liver resection white plaques on the diaphragm and inside of the thorax were observed. In the past the patient had worked with asbestos for 25 years.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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English Abstract
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Asbestos / adverse effects*
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Calcinosis / etiology
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Calcinosis / pathology*
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Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
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Colorectal Neoplasms / surgery
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Humans
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Incidental Findings
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Liver Neoplasms / secondary
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Liver Neoplasms / surgery
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Male
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Occupational Exposure*
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Pleura / pathology*
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed