The severity of pleural thickening on CT findings is related to the cause of the pleural thickening. Generally speaking, pleural thickening caused by benign lesions is not serious, while pleural thickening caused by malignant lesions is serious.
Pleural thickening may be caused by pneumonia, or by pleurisy, etc. It may also be associated with pleural metastases from malignant tumors, pleural mesothelioma, pleural effusion, and primary occupancy.
If pleural thickening is caused by bacterial infection of pneumonia, antibiotic drugs are needed to treat the symptoms can be reduced.
If the pleural thickening is caused by tuberculous pleurisy, anti-tuberculosis medication may improve the symptoms.
If the pleural thickening is caused by tumor pleurisy, it needs to be treated with fluid extraction and closed chest drainage.
In conclusion, if pleural thickening occurs, it is necessary to consult a doctor in time for medical examination, to clarify the cause of the disease, and to treat the cause of the disease.