Table 1 X-ray classification of pleural plaques and asbestosis according to ILO
From: Expression of microRNAs in leukocytes and serum of asbestosis patients
Grade | Classification |
|---|---|
Classification of pleural changes | |
0 | No definite pleural plaques |
1 | < ¼ of lateral thoracic wall |
2 | ¼—½ of lateral thoracic wall |
3 | > ½ of lateral thoracic wall |
Hyalinosis complicata | Costophrenic obliteration, diffuse pleural thickening and pleuro-parenchymal fibrous strand (“crow feet”) |
Classification of parenchymal changes | |
< 1/0 | No definite lung fibrosis |
1/1 and 1/2 | Mild lung fibrosis (asbestosis) |
2/1, 2/2 and 2/3 | Moderate lung fibrosis (asbestosis) |
3/2, 3/3 and 3/ + | Severe lung fibrosis (asbestosis) |