What is Pleural thickening ?

What is Pleural thickening ?

Pleural thickening is a medical condition characterized by the abnormal thickening and scarring of the pleura. which is a thin, protective membrane that lines the lungs and the inner chest wall. The pleura consists of two layers, the visceral pleura (which covers the lungs) and the parietal pleura (which lines the chest wall). It usually … Read more