Intrapleural findings of pulmonary light ‐chain deposition disease

Light-chain deposition disease is accompanied not only by characteristic CT findings but also by characteristic gross findings of the visceral pleura. Medical thoracoscopy could diagnose LCDD by the findings of the thoracic cavity. Key messageLight-chain deposition disease is accompanied not only by characteristic CT findings but also by characteristic gross findings of the visceral pleura. Medical thoracoscopy could diagnose LCDD by the findings of the thoracic cavity.

Source: Respirology Case Reports - May 25, 2023 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Takashi Yamashita, Kensuke Takei, Yuta Matsubayashi, Kiyomichi Mizuno, Katsuyuki Asai Tags: CLINICAL IMAGE Source Type: research