- The pleura is the membrane lining the lung
- Plaques are detected by chest X-ray or CAT scan
- Pleural plaques are regarded as signs of significant asbestos exposure over an extended period
- They may be associated with some reduction in lung function, but also may not have any direct health impact
- Latency may be up to 10 years
- It is not clear whether they are a precursor to other asbestos related diseases
|
