CT prediction score comparing Malignant and Benign pleura
| CT appearance and score Diffuse Pleural thickening | Malignant pleura (n = 57) | Benign pleura (n = 33) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Low | 20 (35%) | 13 (39%) |
| 2-Moderate | 0 | 0 |
| 3-High | 37 (65%) | 20 (61%) |
| Nodular Pleural thickening | ||
| 1- Low | 27 (47%) | 31 (94%) |
| 2- Moderate | 3 (5%) | 1 (3%) |
| 3- High | 27 (47%) | 1 (3%) |
| Parietal Pleural thickening | ||
| 1- Low | 42 (74%)0 | 31 (94%)0 |
| 2- Moderate | 15 (26%) | 2 (6%) |
| 3- High | ||
| Mediastinal involvement | ||
| 1- Low | 21 (37%) | 25 (76%) |
| 2- Moderate | 7 (12%) | 2 (6%) |
| 3- High | 29 (51%) | 6 (18%) |
| Smooth Pleural thickening | ||
| 1- Low | 11 (19%) | 11 (33%) |
| 2- Moderate | 1 (2%) | 0 |
| 3- High | 45 (79%) | 22 (67%) |
| Overall likelihood of malignancy on | ||
| CT Pleural scoring | 0 | |
| 1- Low | 0 | 28 (85%) |
| 2- Moderate | 21 (37%) | 5 (15%) |
| 3- High | 36 (63%) | |
Categorical variables shown as N(%)