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(J92.0) Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
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53 930 in individuals diagnosis pleural plaque with presence of asbestos confirmed
5 214 deaths with diagnosis pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
10% mortality rate associated with the disease pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
Diagnosis pleural plaque with presence of asbestos is diagnosed Men are 41.29% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
3 655 (9.6 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
1 559 (9.8 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease pleural plaque with presence of asbestos - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-5, 10-94
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 5-9, 95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-19, 35-39, 90-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 20-34, 40-89
Disease Features pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
Absence or low individual and public risk
Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos - what does this mean
Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos is an asbestos-related disease caused by inhalation and/or ingestion of asbestos fibers. the asbestos fibers settle in the pleura and cause an inflammatory reaction resulting in the formation of pleural plaques. these plaques are composed of fibrous tissue and can cause symptoms such as chest pain and difficulty breathing.
What happens during the disease - pleural plaque with presence of asbestos
Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos is caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. the asbestos fibers irritate the pleura, which is the membrane that lines the chest cavity and covers the lungs, leading to inflammation and the formation of scar tissue, known as a pleural plaque. asbestos fibers can also cause the development of mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive cancer of the pleura.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- X-ray
- CT scan
- MRI
- Sputum cytology
- Bronchoscopy
- Thoracentesis
- Lung biopsy
- Asbestos testing
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the risk of developing mesothelioma or other diseases related to asbestos exposure.
- Regular medical check-ups to monitor the condition
- Regular imaging tests to detect any changes in the pleural plaques
- Avoiding further exposure to asbestos
- Medications to reduce inflammation and pain
- Surgery to remove the pleural plaques, if necessary
- Lifestyle modifications to reduce the risk of developing other diseases related to asbestos exposure
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Pleural plaque with presence of asbestos - Prevention
The best way to prevent pleural plaque with presence of asbestos is to reduce exposure to asbestos in the home and workplace. this can be achieved by using proper safety equipment, such as respirators and protective clothing, when handling asbestos-containing materials. additionally, proper ventilation and air filtration systems should be used to reduce the amount of asbestos in the air. finally, regular testing should be done to ensure that the amount of asbestos in the air is within safe levels.