- A pleural tag is a
- localized area of pleural thickening or tissue extension
- that appears to connect a l
- lung lesion or mass to the
- pleural surface.
- It is often seen on
- can be associated
with various conditions, including
- lung cancer,
- infections, or
- fibrotic
changes.
- The presence of a pleural tag suggests that
- a lesion is interacting with the pleura, which can
- raise concerns about
- malignancy,
- especially if it is associated with other suspicious features.
- Pathologically, pleural tags result from
- fibrous tissue or tumor
- lung parenchyma to the
- pleura.
- Diagnosis involves
- careful imaging assessment to evaluate the
- characteristics of the pleural tag and
- any associated lesions, and
- further testing, such as a
- biopsy, may be required to determine whether the finding is
