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Obscuration Of Costophrenic Angle

The costophrenic angle is a region where the diaphragm meets the ribs. The normal CP angle lies close to 30 degrees. Blunting of the CP angle occurs due to pleural diseases or infections in the pleura. Pleural effusion is the most common cause that results in blunting of CP.

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What does 'mild obscuration of left costophrenic angle' mean?

Query: Dear doctor, I had a medical record saying that "the lungs are clear, there is mild obscuration of the left costophrenic angle, which may be related to pleural thickening". What is the meaning of this report?  Read Full »

Dr. Divakara. P

Dr. Divakara. P

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Pleura is a covering membrane (a plastic cover like structure) which covers the entire lung. If the pleura gets thickened, then it causes obscuration of costophrenic angle. There are many causes of pleural thickening like: Exposure to chemicals like asbestos. Infec...  Read Full »

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