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Holly leaf sign

Pattern seen in radiologic examinations From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The holly leaf sign is a radiologic sign observed on chest radiographs that has been used to describe the appearance of pleural plaques typically resulting from asbestos exposure. The irregular margins of a calcified pleural plaque are known to resemble the spikey edges of a holly leaf.[1]

Sagittal Radiograph of a retired pipe fitter experiencing early Asbestosis, showing the tell-tale holly leaf like edges of the calcified plueral plaques in their lungs.

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