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A 71-year-old smoker with a growing lung nodule and pleural plaques underwent surgery. Pathology revealed malignancy, with unusual lesions possibly linked to asbestos exposure.

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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Oncology

Background:

  • A 71-year-old male, an active smoker, presented with a right upper lobe nodule initially detected 4 years prior.
  • The nodule demonstrated significant growth and increased metabolic activity in the past year, prompting further investigation.

Observation:

  • Computed tomography (CT) scan revealed multiple, diffusely distributed pleural plaques.
  • The patient underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for a right upper lobectomy and mediastinal lymphadenectomy.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative pathology confirmed malignancy in the lung nodule.
  • Unusual neoformative lesions, resembling teeth, were observed on the diaphragm and parietal costal pleura.

Implications:

  • These findings suggest a potential link between asbestos exposure and the observed pleural plaques and aberrant lesions.
  • The case highlights the importance of comprehensive evaluation in patients with smoking history, lung nodules, and pleural abnormalities.